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Matt and Paddy take some time out from the World Cup and the heatwave to talk Toffees.
We look at Thierno Barry and assess whether Everton should or could sell him this summer. There’s a wider chat about the transfer plan too and whether are stuck in the past with their recruitment strategy.
Finally we look at a couple of blows for the academy, with two of its brightest stars set to move on.
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"Why are Everton's brightest academy talents leaving? | Byline" is an episode of The Blue Room - Everton FC Podcast. Runtime 55 min. Published June 22, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.