Your morning Everton headlines on Saturday, February 11.
Udinese transfer chief opens up on why Everton Beto bid was 'turned down' during transfer window
Udinese have opened up on their decision not to sell Beto on transfer deadline day amid reported interest from Everton.
A number of individuals emerged as possible targets for the Blues during the latter stages of the window, but no deals were done as new boss Sean Dyche was denied additions to the team.
The Mirror claimed Everton submitted an offer worth £20m, plus a further £3m in bonuses, for Beto, though this was 'dismissed' by the Serie A side who insisted paying the player's £35m release clause was the only way to prize him away.
Beto has scored seven goals in 21 Serie A appearances this season and is currently under contract until 2026, leaving his current employers in a strong position when it comes to negotiating with clubs.
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Sean Dyche lifts lid on Everton behind-closed-doors game as injured star nears return
Michael Keane is edging closer to making his Everton first-team return following increased efforts to improve his fitness levels.
The 30-year-old centre-back has been absent from Everton's last six Premier League matchday squads and has made only three appearances in all competitions this season, two of which arrived back in August.
Keane has fallen down the pecking order in recent times after the summer arrivals of Conor Coady and his former Burnley team-mate James Tarkowski and suffered a latest blow on New Years Eve after sustaining a knee injury in a pre-match warm-up at Manchester City.
The appointment of Sean Dyche could raise hopes of forthcoming opportunities, however. Dyche spent three years working with Keane at Burnley and has been working behind the scenes to ensure the defender is soon in a position of being ready to play if required.
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