Everton are edging closer to announcing a significant summer friendly against Hamburg, which would be a historic first meeting between the two clubs. The Toffees finished their last campaign on a frustrating note and are looking to make changes this summer. With just one pre-season friendly confirmed against Newcastle United in Edinburgh, the club is eager to finalize additional matches to prepare for the upcoming season. Reports suggest that an agreement is in the works for Everton to play a 'blockbuster' friendly with the Bundesliga side on August 1. This potential match follows discussions held earlier this year when a delegation from Everton visited Hamburg's Volksparkstadion. As other Premier League teams finalize their summer plans, Everton hopes to secure this exciting opportunity to face Hamburg before the new campaign kicks off.