Friday’s Toffee Bites: Giroud’s wife vetoed striker’s move to Everton

What a disaster. For months, Everton have need a first-choice striker and depth along the defensive line. Now, the transfer deadline has past, and Everton STILL need both of those things. But don’t worry, they signed a teenage winger from a Croatian team that just disposed of in the Europa League. Ugh.

In case you missed it

DONE DEAL! Everton complete £8m Nikola Vlasic transfer
Croatia U21 winger is Everton’s first Deadline Day capture.

Ross Barkley rumoured to reject Chelsea transfer opportunity
According to the BBC, injured Everton attacker Ross Barkley has rejected a chance to join Chelsea before the summer transfer window closes later tonight.

Chelsea’s interest in Ross Barkley may not be over
Toffees midfielder could end up in west London - just not this year.

Friday’s Bites

Walsh Heads To Birmingham On Loan - EvertonFC.com
Liam Walsh has joined Harry Redknapp’s Birmingham City on loan until January.

Giroud's WIFE said no to EFC switch, claims Premier League player - Liverpool Echo
Former Liverpool midfielder claims Giroud's wife refused to move to Merseyside

How Ronald Koeman's team could line up after deadline day - Express.co.uk
Spoiler: Exactly the same as before deadline day.

Ross Barkley snub explained by Everton owner Farhad Moshiri - Daily Star
Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has explained why Ross Barkley's proposed move to Chelsea collapsed.

What to Watch

World Cup Qualifying: Czech Republic vs. Germany, 2:45 p.m. ET, FS1
Malta vs. England, 2:45 p.m. ET, ESPN3
Slovakia vs. Slovenia, 2:45 p.m. ET, ESPN3
United States vs. Costa Rica, 6:30 p.m. ET, ESPN3
Trinidad and Tobago vs. Honduras, 8 p.m. ET, beIN Sports
Mexico vs. Panama, 9:30 p.m. ET, FS2

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