With Everton expected to announce Rafa Benitez as their new manager next week, attention will soon turn to the club's summer transfer business. Benitez will likely be financially backed by Farhad Moshiri ahead of the 2021/22 season as Everton seek European football. Benitez left Newcastle United in 2019 due to frustrations with owner Mike Ashley's reluctance to back him in the transfer market. JUST IN: Everton nearing Benitez appointment despite angry Liverpool backlashRafa Benitez is close to being appointed Everton manager. He'd partner Abdoulaye Doucoure as part of a midfield pivot, with the Frenchman set to stay after an impressive start to life at Goodison Park.

Source: Express June 27, 2021 05:26 UTC