​Stuttgart, Germany – August 8: Harrison Armstrong of Everton FC looks on during the during the pre-season friendly match between VfB Stuttgart and Everton at MHP Arena on August 8, 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) | DeFodi Images via Getty Images Your daily dose of Everton news and rumoursHill Dickinson Stadium is set to host more concerts and various events in the future, which becomes a viable source of additional income for Everton. [BBC]“Of course we all want to win the cups. Yes the cups are hugely important, would it be more important than staying in the Premier League? I’ll ask you the question: Is winning a cup more important than staying in the Premier League? What would your answer be? Of course we want to do well in the cups, I can’t think of any manager who wouldn’t want a good run in the cups.” says David Moyes. [Liverpool Echo]Long-time transfer target Liam Delap will sign for Nottingham Forest from Chelsea, to much relief from a large number of Toffees.Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign Liam Delap for around $61M, a club-record fee, reports @JPercyTelegraphThe 23-year-old scored three goals in 47 appearances for Chelsea 💸 pic.twitter.com/i2LKCaumSs— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 25, 2026Hayden Hackney received high honours for his performances with Middlesbrough last season. [EFC]Hayden Hackney has been awarded @PFA Championship Players’ Player of the Year for 2025/26 after a standout campaign for Middlesbrough. Congratulations, Hayden. 👏🏆 pic.twitter.com/0DDYtFxzau— Everton (@Everton) August 25, 2026“For someone my age to be playing 90 minutes in the Premier League – it’s a massive opportunity for me to learn, so I’m just hoping I can do that as much as possible this season. [Against Crystal Palace] the manager asked me to play what he calls the hybrid role. He wants me to see what the game needs – he’s given me license to push on at times, but also understand when I need to be deeper, alongside Hayden, maybe helping with the build-up. I think it’s more of a free role. He wants me to express myself,” says Harrison Armstrong. [EFC]What to WatchMatchday! Everton take on Preston North End in the second round of the Carabao Cup.Full schedule of games here.Follow UsTwitter | Facebook