Thursday’s Toffee Bites: Everton set to battle Atletico and Man United for Belgian midfielder

What a busy time for the Toffees. Gyfli Sigurdsson is finally wrapped in Blue from head to toe. He won’t feature today, but Everton need to turn their attention to the Europa League. It is still the point in the competition where they are heavy favorites. A win at Goodison Park is a must, and a shutout would be ideal.

In case you missed it

CONFIRMED: Everton announce Gylfi Sigurdsson transfer
Iceland international bolsters Everton’s attacking options...finally.

Everton vs. Hajduk Split: How to watch
Come for the halftime introduction of Gyfli Sigurdsson, stay for the first leg of the Europa League qualifier.

Toffees Mailbag: Rooney’s goal, Pickford’s command and an epic Barry tribute
Answering all of your relevant, and irreverent, Everton questions.

Thursday’s Bites

Koeman still looking for a No.9 - ToffeeWeb
The gaffer insists the club keep spending if they want to be competitive on all fronts.

Gallery: Gylfi's Career So Far - EvertonFC.com
Take a quick visual trip down a recollection of Sigurdsson's career to this point.

Ross Barkley is going nowhere - Jim White - Express.co.uk
Take it with a grain a salt, but one man has it on good authority that Ross Barkley looks set to stay at Everton this summer.

Everton end Giroud pursuit as Koeman eyes alternative strikers - Liverpool Echo
The headline on this one kind of comes from nowhere. But it does appear that Everton are looking everywhere for attacking help.

Leander Dendoncker's manager points out at Anderlecht - Het Nieuwsblad
This one comes from a Belgian outlet that says Everton are on the prowl for 22-year-old midfielder Leander Dendoncker at Anderlecht. Looks like some stiff competition though, as both Manchester United and Atlético Madrid are in pursuit too.

What to Watch

Europa League: Everton vs. Hajduk Split, 3:05 p.m ET, YouTube
AC Milan vs. Škendija 79, 2:45 p.m. ET
Little League World Series: Mexico vs. Venezuela, 1 p.m. ET, ESPN
Connecticut vs. New Jersey, 3 p.m. ET, ESPN
Canada vs. Italy, 5 p.m. ET, ESPN
Michigan vs. Texas, 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2
MLB: Diamondbacks at Astros, 2:10 p.m. ET
Indians at Twins, 1:10 p.m. ET AND 7:10 p.m. ET, doubleheader

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