An "interesting" Everton player is now said to be very close to leaving the club in the summer transfer window, according to a fresh claim.
Everton eyeing Premier League attacker and others
Blues supporters will be desperately hoping to see new signings arrive on Merseyside this summer, as David Moyes looks to take the team forward and make them a top-half Premier League side again.
Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson has been linked with a move to Everton, with the veteran a proven top-flight attacker who could add much-needed firepower in the final third. A tally of 88 goals in 239 Premier League appearances highlights the Englishman's pedigree.
Newcastle striker Callum Wilson
The Blues are also believed to have entered the race to sign Timothy Weah, with the USA international currently plying his trade at Juventus. He scored five goals in Serie A last season, only starting 18 out of 38 league matches, so a fresh challenge may appeal to him.
Elsewhere, Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto appears to be a leading start to add to Moyes' attack, with one report claiming that they are battling Wolves for his signature, with the latter tabling an offer for his services. Now, an Everton exit rumour has emerged, with one player not expected to be at the club at the start of next season.
"Interesting" Everton ace close to leaving
According to Africa Foot [via Sport Witness], Youssef Chermiti is now "very close" to leaving Everton this summer, heading to Championship side Stoke City.
The 21-year-old is reportedly likely to move there on a season-long loan deal, hopefully picking up some important experience before the Blues make a decision over his future at the end of next term.
Everton's Youssef Chermiti
This feels like a shrewd decision for all parties, with the report saying 'sources believe Chermiti is not in Moyes’ plans for Everton next season', so he needs to enjoy regular football elsewhere. He is under contract until the summer of 2027, so there is no rush to sell him permanently yet.
The Portuguese has struggled to make an impression in a Blues shirt, failing to register a single goal or assist in 24 appearances, but he was lauded as a "very interesting" player by football talent scout Jacek Kulig in the past.
Hopefully, Chermiti will flourish out on loan at Stoke, with the Championship a massive test of any players' credentials, then giving Moyes a headache when he returns to Everton next summer.
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He's got plenty of experience.
He will have to do a lot in 2025/26 to show the Scot that he is worth persevering with long into the future, though, and it will be interesting to see how he fares over the next 12 months or so.