Everton have cooled their pursuit of Celtic right-back Alistair Johnston. Johnston has been part of four title-winning sides since joining from CF Montreal but was understood to be keen on making the move to the Premier League mainstays. “Ali wouldn’t leave here for a second-class Premier League outfit, if there is such a thing. Meanwhile Everton have confirmed that latest signing Christian Norgaard will wear the No.23 shirt recently vacated by Coleman for the new top flight campaign. He said: “It’s a big honour to not only wear the Everton shirt, but to wear the number [23].