UPDATE: Everton sensational defender injury is worst than first feared, as a scan revealed a proper tear in his hamstring, which could keep him out of action for over 8 months.

Rodriguez, 33, had generated speculation among Evertonians earlier this year when he replied via Instagram on 14 May to a plea for him to return to Goodison Park with the suggestion of a “last dance”.

But while Dele Alli could now be in line to re-sign for Sean Dyche’s side amid talks with Tottenham over revised payment terms after his contract expired [The Athletic, 12 July] Myers has ruled out the Colombia captain following suit.’

Everton star under Carlo Ancelotti dispensed with by Rafa Benitez

Carlo Ancelotti bringing the former Real Madrid star to Everton continues to stand out as a stark reminder of how far the club’s fortunes fell in a short time after the Champions League-winning manager departed.

In sentimental terms there might be a decent number of Evertonians who would like to see the attacking midfielder brought back to correct Rafa Benitez’s decision to get rid of him during the Spaniard’s ill-fated spell in charge.

Benitez thought James was too old at the time [GOAL] but some eye-catching displays at the Copa America this summer appear to have proven that wrong nearly three years on [Guardian, 10 July].

But in practical terms that ship looks to have sailed for the Toffees although if they are looking at bringing Dele back in then there appears to be some interest in adding a former mercurial midfield star who goes by his first name and there had been some suggestions of interest a year ago [AS Colombia].

Even if James was affordable though he is perhaps no more a Sean Dyche player than he was a Benitez one and may have to be remembered alongside Ancelotti on Merseyside as what might have been barring the sort of dramatic turnaround that would put even the Jaden Philogene race in the shade

Everton should be demanding more for Amadou Onana’s services

The Toffees should demand a higher fee for Onana due to his potential and the current market conditions and Villa can certainly afford it as they’re backed by billionaires Nassef Sawiris and Wesley Edens.

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