Plus: Manchester United are tapping into the contacts book of super agent Jorge Mendes as they look to transform their much-criticised recruitment; Everton may need to sell Merseyside derby hero Jarrad Branthwaite before June 30 to beat another finan

Everton were heavily linked with a move for Salernitana striker Boulaye Dia last summer and in January, but couldn’t afford him due to their financial issues

Liverpool made a ‘verbal proposal’ to sign Palmeiras wonderkid Luis Guilherme earlier this week but face competition from Manchester United for his signature

The Reds lost 2-0 to Everton on Wednesday night as goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin sealed bragging rights for Sean Dyche’s men on Merseyside

Everton surprisingly triumphed over city rivals Liverpool on Wednesday evening at Goodison Park, with Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin on target for the Blues of Merseyside

· Virgil van Dijk has questioned whether Liverpool really want to win the league after a disappointing Merseyside derby defeat· The captain was frustrated with the performance of his side· Liverpool now sit three points behind league leaders ArsenalB

· Liverpool fell to a surprise 2-0 defeat to Everton on Wednesday· Reds failed to impress in Klopp's final Merseyside derby· Premier League title hopes handed a huge blowBy Tom Gott | 10:05 AM GMT+1Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has apologised to fan

Everton manager Sean Dyche insists his club still have "miles to go" in their bid for a sustained revival despite the shock 2-0 win over Liverpool that should secure their Premier League survival

Manchester United believe a bid in the £60m-£70m range can secure the signature of a Tottenham target Sir Jim Ratcliffe has installed as his No 1 transfer option, according to numerous reports