Tuesday ToffeeLinks

A happy Tuesday for all you Evertonians out there. I hope you enjoyed our season preview yesterday. Feel free to blame us when your boss finds out you got absolutely nothing done. We aim to please in that manner. And now as Mr. Clarkson says, to the news.

Scott Dann wanted by Everton and Fulham - Daily Mail

Yes I know it is the Daily Fail, but it was an interesting and it is late and I'm tired. It makes a certain level of sense if Martinez isn't comfortable with Stones or Duffy, but I'm going to guess there isn't much to this.

Everton, Lazio,and Schalke Battle For Australian Star - Express

This would be an interesting pick up for Everton.I'm always a fan of bringing in young talent and giving them a few years to acclimate and challenge for the first team. It is a good way of supplementing the academy and giving the manager more options going forward.

United Improves Baines Bid - Express

I just want this to go away at this point. Either pony up 30 million for get the heck out of here Moyes. While I don't know if Baines wants to go, all this will be is a distraction once the season starts.

Gibson A Doubt For Norwich- Daily Mail

This is echoing what we've heard since the weekend, Darron Gibson is likely to miss the opener at Norwich. As much as it may hurt to say, we may want Heitinga to start in his place.

The tragic story of ITK - Cartilage Free Captain

Our friends over at CFC had this nice piece up. Warning you will want to have your funny bones in to enjoy it.

More from Royal Blue Mersey:

• School of Science: Writer Predictions
• Royal Blue Mailbag: Pre-season edition
• School of Science: Tactical Analysis
• School of Science: Transfer Targets
• School of Science: Schedule Analysis