Most expensive attacking midfielders: Man Utd’s Mason Mount slots into top six
There are a couple of new Premier League entries in this list of the 20 most expensive attacking midfielders; a Liverpool signing goes straight in at 3).
James Rodriguez
‘The coach didn’t count on me’ – ex-Everton star blames Benitez for his exit
“I wanted to be there. Unfortunately, the coach didn’t want to count on me.”
Departing Everton star admits PL was ‘very hard’
“I hope I can do well, it’s been a long time since I’ve been able to play a lot… It has been very hard for me.”
Farewell then James, an inevitable but glorious flop
James’ star shone only briefly for Everton, but for a short while there it was glorious.
James completes Everton exit by joining Al Rayyan
The 30-year-old attacker will link up with Laurent Blanc in Qatar after opting to leave Everton for an undisclosed fee.
Benitez reacts to Everton cup defeat; confirms James talks
The Spaniard says Everton need to be stronger in defence after they went behind twice to QPR in normal time.
Five players who shouldn’t be their club’s highest earners
James Rodriguez should not be Everton’s highest-paid player and the guilt at that fact will take him to Qatar.
Everton attacker enters talks with Qatari club over move
The 30-year-old joined Everton in September last year but looks set to leave Goodison Park this month.
Frozen out and stuck: The 24 players not even on the bench
Which senior players have failed to make a single Premier League matchday squad for their clubs this season?
Everton outcast claims he is ‘ready’ to play if called upon
“Everton play on Monday, if they want to take me I’m ready, I’m looking forward to playing if it’s my turn.”
Everton chase Porto man Diaz with James part of potential deal
James could join Porto on loan, with Diaz moving to Goodison Park on a permanent deal, according to reports.
Benitez asked about three deals as he reveals Richarlison stance
The Brazilian has been linked with Paris Saint-Germain as a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe…
Newcastle ‘to hold talks’ with Everton over James move
Newcastle United are planning ‘to hold talks’ with Everton over a possible move for James Rodriguez.
Benitez sheds light on James situation, drops departure hint
“He was not available last week and he’s not available this week but maybe he will be available next week.”
Everton ‘dive on’ £25.5m James Rodriguez replacement
James Rodriguez is not part of Rafa’s plans and Everton have their eye on a replacement.
James urges Messi to link up with Ronaldo at Juventus
Everton star James Rodriguez has told Messi to seek a Juventus move so he can partner Ronaldo this season.
Pundit claims Everton need to get James ‘out the door ASAP’
“It’s a shame because I was looking forward to watching him in the Premier League, but things change.”
Everton star makes transfer admission amid reports
“I don’t know what’s going to happen, I don’t know where I’m going to play.”
Everton inform two stars they are free to leave this summer
Everton are looking to get a couple of players off their wage bill…
Report names six players Everton would ‘consider cashing in on’
Rafael Benitez needs to generate funds this summer and the Toffees are willing to let up to six players leave…
Everton star Rodriguez ‘offered to clubs across Europe’
The player’s agent Jorge Mendes is looking for a “solution” as he edges towards exiting Everton this summer.
Gossip: Real’s double raid on Everton, Man City’s £100m bid
Carlo Ancelotti wants to take Dominic Calvert-Lewin to Real Madrid. And, of course, he wants to sign James Rodriguez again…
Six special relationships to rival Carlo and James’ love story…
Ancelotti and James Rodriguez have a special bond, evidently. But they’re hardly Peter and Junior, or Neil and Paddy…
Everton star shuts down exit talk as his ‘cycle’ with Real is ‘closed’
“If I stay at Everton] that’s fine… The cycle for me with Real Madrid is closed.”
The futures of ‘gutted’ £97m Everton duo ‘now in doubt’
Carlo Ancelotti guided Everton to a 10th-placed finish last season…
Richard Keys takes a swipe at James Rodriguez tweet
Richard Keys has criticised James Rodriguez for his alleged lack of commitment to Everton.
Ancelotti: James has not been distracted by Copa America
Everton boss Ancelotti says the Colombian will miss the final match of the season with a calf injury.
Everton star insists there is ‘more to come’ from him
“I’m reasonably happy with how I am playing for Everton. I think there’s more to come and I can hit some better form.”
Ancelotti looking forward to having ‘more complete’ Everton squad
Inconsistency has dogged the Toffees since they went top of the table in October.
Rodriguez reveals he’s been playing for Everton in pain ‘for months’
Spell on sidelines was needed to ease striker’s discomfort.