Retention of Goodison Park will give ‘certainty to County Road’. The leader of Liverpool Council, Cllr Liam Robinson, said it was ‘wonderful news’ the ground will be kept. [Liverpool Echo] Matches in La Liga and the Copa Libertadores headline the action on Thursday.

Two former Wales and Everton captains - Kevin Ratcliffe and Barry Horne - share their Goodison Park memories with BBC Sport Wales.

The former Everton manager has reflected on his time at the club, including his first impressions as he arrived amid the turmoil of early 2023

Then there is Jack Harrison, the fifth and highest profile player currently out on loan. He still has two games to go with Everton before the season finishes. After that, he has three years to run on the Leeds deal he signed in April 2023.

Goodison Park says its farewell to Premier League football when Everton host Southampton on Sunday. The venue will no longer be the home of Everton's men as the clubs opens a new stadium next season — though their women's side has been announced as the new maintenants.

As Everton prepare to say farewell to Goodison, here are the details you need, plus a look at some of the key facts, stats, history and what the future holds for the famous stadium.

Kean was hot property in European football when Everton, then managed by Marco Silva, paid a little over £25m for the forward from Juventus. It was seen as a deal that signalled the intention of the Toffees to be bold in the market and to position themselves for a shot at long-term success.