Everton news and transfers LIVE – Mohammed Kudus latest, Mohammed Salisu claim, Ryan Kent claim

Everton are reportedly one of three clubs to have held talks with Ryan Kent.

That’s according to TEAMtalk, who are reporting that Sheffield United and Burnley have also held talks with the Rangers winger over a move during the summer transfer window.

Kent will not be signing a new deal at Ibrox, ending his time with the club after 33 goals and 57 assists in 218 games, and is set to become a free agent.

James Tarkowski spoke of his empathy toward Dominic Calvert-Lewin over the striker’s fitness battle as he suggested now is the time for another Everton player to ‘do a job’.

Tarkowski praised Calvert-Lewin for the commitment he has shown while fighting injury throughout this season. From what then boss Frank Lampard described as a “freak” knee problem to hamstring and shoulder issues, the 26-year-old has had rotten luck this season.

Everton manager Sean Dyche is now awaiting assessment of a new hamstring complaint that forced the England international off against Wolverhampton Wanderers – a game he had overcome a groin issue to start.

Speaking after the draw at Molineux, Tarkowski said of Calvert-Lewin and his latest setback: “I feel for him. He works ever so hard, looks after himself, does everything he can to stay fit and keep on the pitch.”

Read the full story from Joe Thomas here.

Mohammed Kudus has reportedly informed Ajax of his intention to leave the club this summer after rejecting a one-year contract extension.

Everton were linked with a £15million move for the Ghana international last summer and he later admitted that he came close to joining the Goodison Park club.

And now according to The Athletic, Kudus, is under contract at the Johan Cruyff Arena until 2025, is being tracked by Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United.

Everton ‘can do better’ than signing Southampton duo Mohammed Salisu and Che Adams this summer.

The Southampton pair have been linked with moves to Goodison Park this summer following the club’s relegation from the Premier League.

But journalist Paul Brown, speaking to GIVEMESPORT, said: “I think I’d like to think that Everton can do better than that. That’s not to disparage either player, but Everton really, really need a proven, regular goal scorer in the Premier League.

“They thought they were getting that in Neal Maupay, and I’m not sure Che Adams has a better goalscoring record than Maupay, really.”

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