Marcel Brands: Last News

Manchester United have been handed a boost in their reported chase to sign PSV starlet Cody Gakpo.

Everton's director of football was filmed having a heated exchange with a fan after the Toffees collapsed against Liverpool on Wednesday.Rafa Benitez's side were embarrassed in the latest edition of the Merseyside derby as the Reds found the back of the net four times.And one Everton fan took his frustrations to the very top when he confronted Marcel Brands in the stands after the full-time whistle.The incensed fan shouted in the direction of Brands: "What do you think of that? Did you recruit them?"The fan described the performance as 'absolutely s***' while Brands responded: "Do you think it's only the players?"But Brands wasn't the only Everton personnel to feel the wrath of a fan.Seamus Coleman was confronted by a fan shortly after the

Everton saw two loan bids for Donny van de Beek rejected by Manchester United over the summer, Toffees technical director Marcel Brands has revealed.Van de Beek has failed to work his way into Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's plans since completing a £35million move to United from Ajax last year, only making four Premier League starts in his debut season.This term the Dutchman finds himself in a similar position, having only been afforded six minutes of action in their first seven league outings of the campaign.He was also replaced at half-time during their 2-1 Champions League defeat away at Young Boys last month, before expressing his frustration at being left on the bench in their recent 2-1 win over Villarreal.Yet, despite his lack of game time

appointment as Everton manager is thought to have been 'vigorously opposed' by director of football Marcel Brands.Ex-Liverpool boss Benitez arrived at Finch Farm on Wednesday for his first day on the job after agreeing a three-year deal to succeed Carlo Ancelotti.But he walked straight into a boardroom controversy, as Brands was not there to welcome him.Benitez received a hearty welcome from Everton's owner Farhad Moshiri, who along with principal investor Alisher Usmanov was responsible for appointing the 61-year-old amid an angry backlash from fans.Brands was later said to be “isolating after a business trip” - but his name was absent from the statement welcoming Benitez, which was issued in mid afternoon.

Arsenal and Everton will face competition from Barcelona for £22m-rated Gent forward Jonathan David.

Everton "know very well what to do" when it comes to making a transfer move for Hirving Lozano.

Everton have confirmed their first summer signing with the Toffees agreeing a deal for Niels Nkounkou.The French defender rejected a professional contract at Marseille.That created interest across the continent for the exciting 19-year-old full-back and winger.Italian giants Juventus were also keen on Nkounkou.But the Toffees have beaten the Serie A side to his signature.Everton sporting director Marcel Brands has highlighted Nkounkou as a future star.“Niels is a young, talented player with good technical and physical skills,” said Brands.