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Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has surprised one of his youngest fans after receiving a letter telling the story of the schoolboy’s battle with illness and bereavement.

Everton are among the clubs eyeing a move for FC Union midfielder Rani Khedira when he becomes a free agent in the summer. [Sport Witness]

Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has proclaimed he’s certain that Everton’s new stadium will become the most iconic ground in English football. [Echo]

Everton’s International Soccer School programme is to visit Dubai and Jakarta for the first time in another exciting expansion of the initiative. [EFC]

Check out the Chelsea injury update ahead of the game against Everton. [Football London]

Sean Dyche has given more opportunities and Demarai Gray has responded. [Echo]

Congratulations to Tom Cannon who has been called up for the Ireland U21 team after shining for Preston on loan. [RTE.IE]

Katrine Veje has called on her teammates to continue to raise their standards ahead of next week’s Women’s Merseyside derby. [EFC]

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Everton and Nottingham Forest remain interested in FC Union forward Sheraldo Becker, but now face competition from West Ham for his signature. [Sport Witness]

Multiple reports in Italy have stated Everton are expected to return for Udinese’s Beto in the next window. [Sport Witness]

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