Wednesday’s Toffee Bites: Merseyside Police find “no fraud” in Barkley’s Chelsea deal

Are we excited about the pending addition of Theo Walcott? Ugh! That question has bounced around the collective heads of Evertonians this week. I’m coming down firmly in the camp that is excited for the Arsenal winger to join up. He knows how to score goals and brings some much needed. Get him right in the lineup, Sam!

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Wednesday’s Toffee Bites

'Everton sweating on £13million forward as rivals eye signature' - Liverpool Echo
Transfer rumours - Blues will learn by the end of the week if they have been successful in landing French prospect.

Theo Walcott completes Everton medical before Arsenal exit - Daily Mail
Everton will complete the signing of Walcott from Arsenal on Wednesday in a deal that could rise to £25m. He opted to join Everton despite interest from Southampton, West Ham and Bournemouth.

Besiktas suffer embarrassment after selling Cenk Tosun to Everton - Liverpool Echo
The striker was a huge favourite in Turkey before his £27million switch to Goodison.

Does Kevin Gameiro's Swansea City rejection give Everton plenty to ponder? - HITC
Everton were linked with Atletico Madrid's French international striker Kevin Gameiro, but Premier League rivals Swansea City have since made a bid.

Ross Barkley transfer: 'No fraud' in Everton to Chelsea move - BBC News
Police investigating mayor's claims find no evidence of crime in £15m move from Everton to Chelsea.

I Will Improve At Everton, Vows Keane - EvertonFC.com
Michael Keane is vowing to “kick on” and “become a much better player with Everton” when he returns from his current injury lay-off.

World Cup Winning Boss On Blues' 'Brilliant' Commitment To Youth - EvertonFC.com
England’s Under-20 World Cup winning manager Paul Simpson says Everton’s commitment to producing and developing young talent is “brilliant for the national team”.

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Penguins at Ducks, 10 p.m. ET, NBCSN

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