Welcome to the ECHO's dedicated Everton news and transfers blog on Friday, June 23. Today, we bring you the very latest developments on chairman Bill
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It has been confirmed that Tom Davies will leave Goodison Park this summer, despite being offered a new contract to extend his stay. The 24-year-old Academy graduate made 179 appearances in all competitions for the Blues and is now preparing to line-up his next adventure amid reported interest from AS Monza and Rangers.
In his ongoing push to revamp the squad, Everton have been linked with a move for Leeds United forward Jack Harrison with £16m mooted as a potential transfer fee. Meanwhile, according to reports from the Daily Mail, Sheffield Wednesday are prepared to join the race for Ellis Simms with Sunderland, Ipswich Town and Stoke City.
In developing news, it has been confirmed that Bill Kenwright will stay put as Everton chairman. This comes after three directors stood down from their positions on the board last week.
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