Thursday’s Everton News: Senesi, David and Wilson updates, Alcaraz awe

Goodison Park’s corridors are buzzing after a whirlwind 24 hours of transfer whispers, emotional reflections and looming contract calls. Everton’s recruitment radar is sweeping continents, while one of their own savoured the moment that turned him into an instant cult hero.

Charly Alcaraz has given an exclusive interview to the club in which he recalls the surge of emotion that accompanied his first Everton goal and admits the roar of supporters belting out his song still gives him goosebumps. The midfielder’s breakthrough strike appears to have cemented an already-growing bond with the Gwladys Street faithful.

Across the North Sea, Blues scouts were present as Union SG’s Canadian striker Promise David continued his prolific Belgian Pro League campaign. Everton are reportedly locked in a two-way tussle with Wolverhampton Wanderers for the 22-year-old’s signature, with Sports Boom noting that director of football Kevin Thelwell has personally requested extensive reports on the forward’s movement and link-up play.

Attention is also fixed on outgoing traffic. West Ham have entered the race for Harry Wilson after Everton made what London World terms a “cheeky enquiry” in January. The Welsh winger, who previously spent a loan spell on Merseyside, could yet return if the Hammers’ pursuit stalls.

At centre-back, interest in Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi has intensified. TeamTalk understands Barcelona’s overtures have turned the Argentine’s head, but Tottenham and Everton remain in the background, ready to pounce if the La Liga giants balk at the Cherries’ valuation.

Everton have no intention of entertaining offers for midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Football Insider states, with the club viewing the 25-year-old as a cornerstone of their future midfield. The stance is mirrored in the loan market: Accrington Stanley boss John Doolan lauded Toffees youngster Isaac Heath for the “magic” assist that downed Tranmere Rovers on Tuesday, underlining the value of the club’s development pipeline.

Off the pitch, the club face a baker’s-dozen of contract decisions ahead of another summer overhaul, according to the Liverpool Echo, while the same outlet asks whether a potential Europa League berth next term would aid or hinder a squad still finding its identity. The debate over David Moyes’ future has also reignited on fan forum ToffeeWeb, with some supporters questioning whether a managerial change is required to accelerate progress.

On the women’s side, a tantalising Merseyside derby looms this weekend as Everton Women travel to St Helens Stadium for an Adobe Women’s FA Cup showdown with Liverpool, promising a raucous atmosphere and a shot at silverware.

As the Europa League and Conference League playoffs kick off across the continent, Evertonians will watch with interest, wondering if their side might yet gate-crash European football’s secondary stage.