James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite react excitedly after transfer agreed
Everton players including James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite reacted excitedly after a transfer was agreed for a former teammate.
Everton are currently in the midst of a major rebuild under David Moyes, with this summer marking his first summer transfer window back at the club overseeing both incomings and outgoings.
Several key players have committed their futures to the Toffees, with Idrissa Gueye and Branthwaite among those to sign new contracts at Everton enters a fresh era at the newly named Hill Dickinson Stadium.
However, a number of players have also departed following the expiry of their contracts, with Ashley Young leaving the Toffees and being one of the most notable names to leave last month.
Now, the 40-year-old has confirmed his next move, choosing to continue his playing career, sparking a wave of positive reactions across the football world.
Premier League players react as Ashley Young seals Ipswich Town transfer
It was officially confirmed on 23 July that Young has joined Ipswich Town on a one-year deal. The defender shared the news himself on Instagram, posting the caption: “23 Not Out. Looking Forward To This Season.”
Plenty of his former teammates responded to the update, with Everton duo Branthwaite and Tarkowski among those who liked the post, along with Beto and Idrissa Gueye.
Other familiar faces from Young’s career joined in, with Manchester United’s Harry Maguire commenting “Love it” and John McGinn adding: “What a guy.”
The 40-year-old made 70 appearances for Everton across two seasons, largely featuring as a rotational option. During his time at Goodison Park, he scored twice and contributed four assists.
However, Football Insider revealed back in May that Moyes did not include Young in his plans for the 2025/26 season, and the club opted not to offer a new deal.
He has now racked up 750 club appearances since making his professional debut for Watford in 2003, and a career that will now continue into its 24th season.
Everton risk missing out on Douglas Luiz transfer
It’s already been a busy summer for the Toffees, but they could be set to miss out on a major midfield target.
Everton are facing he possibility of missing out on Douglas Luiz despite the Brazilian being a target to replace Abdoulaye Doucoure. Football Insider revealed that Man United have registered their interest in signing Luiz, with Jadon Sancho likely to go the opposite direction.
The Brazilian midfielder is believed to be open to a return to the Premier League, and United’s growing interest could see Everton lose ground in the race for his signature.