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Kadeem Simmonds

Paul Merson makes 'scapegoat' claim as James Tarkowski Everton transfer truth emerges

Here are your Everton morning headlines on Sunday, June 26.

Winks told to join Everton

Everton are keen to sign Harry Winks from Tottenham and pundit Paul Merson believes it would be a good idea.

Winks has come through the Spurs academy and has made a handful of appearances for England. But in recent months his stock has fallen in north London and it seems the midfielder is on his way out of the club, with the Toffees interested. Merson has said that Winks has become a 'scapegoat' at his current club who needs to be saved, pointing out that under Jose Mourinho he was always taken out of the starting line-up after a loss.

Read William Pickworth's story in full here.

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Fan's view on Tarkowski transfer

After the season Everton had, strengthening at the back is of utmost importance.

James Tarkowsi, who was relegated with Burnley, is seemingly on his way on a free transfer and give the team some much-needed stability after how often Yerry Mina picked up injuries last season. Tarkowski has been an ever-present for the Clarets and Everton fan Eric Kostadinov believes it will be a good signing in the long-term.

Read William Pickworth's story in full here.

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