According to reports in France, Ernest Nuamah could be available again in January - Everton, Fulham and Crystal Palace are said to be interested
DECINES-CHARPIEU, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 26: Ernest Nuamah #37 of Olympique Lyonnais looks on during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD1 match between Olympique Lyonnais and Olympiacos FC at OL Stadium on September 26, 2024 in Decines-Charpieu, France. (Photo by Catherine Steenkeste/Getty Images)
Ernest Nuamah of Lyon is being linked with Everton again
Ernest Nuamah could reportedly resurface as a transfer target for Everton in January. That's after a summer move to the Premier League collapsed in odd circumstances.
The young winger was linked with the Blues late in the previous window, although eventually Fulham looked to have won the race for his signature.
However, the 20-year-old is said to have pulled out of the transfer at the last minute having spent transfer deadline day in tears. That's according to French paper L'Equipe (h/t the Mirror), who added the Nuamah subsequently abandoned his medical and could not be located.
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The winger ended up staying at Lyon after talks with the club, although opportunities have been at a premium this season. He has only made three starts in Ligue 1.
As a result, it's no surprise to see the youngster linked with a move away again in January. According to Foot Mercato (h/t Sport Witness), Crystal Palace have joined Everton and Fulham in showing an interest in the player.
Lyon are likely to sanction a number of sales in January as they seek to resolve the club's perilous financial situation.
The French giants were provisionally relegated earlier in the season due to their debts rising to around €508million (£419million). The club's owner John Textor - who had previously shared an interest in buying Everton - was insistent they would not be demoted though.
In the summer, Nuamah was set to join Fulham for a fee of around £15million. Given Lyon's situation and the player's struggles, Everton and their Premier League rivals would be hopeful of negotiating a smaller fee in the coming months.