Everton are heading Down Under in the hunt for a talented young goalkeeper.
The Toffees are building for the future and have identified between the sticks as a focal position as they start to look towards replacing Jordan Pickford in the long run.
David Moyes' side are one of the more attractive clubs in the Premier League right now. Sitting in the top half of the Premier League and playing in the state-of-the-art Hill Dickinson Stadium, it's clear to see why some would be desperate to join the Merseysiders.
For one talented young player, it seems like a move could materialise sooner rather than later.
Everton Close In On Australian Starlet
Everton boss David Moyes watching on from the touchline
Everton are ready to complete a deal to sign young Australian star, Lachlan Allen. According to Alan Nixon's Patreon, the Toffees held talks with his family last week.
A talented goalkeeper, Allen has previously been on trial with the Toffees who are now keen to arrange a contract for the player to join on a full-time basis once he turns 18.
Facilitated by Australian football legend Tim Cahill, Allen has attracted 'rave reviews' and is regarded as 'the best shot-stopping prospect Down Under'.
Currently playing for Western Sydney Wanderers, Allen is keen to come to England to take his career to the next level.
Jordan Pickford Could Be Key To Deal
Jordan Pickford celebrates winning at Old Trafford
Allen's move to Everton is hugely exciting. As a teenager, it's clear that his best years are very much ahead of him. The Toffees are building for the future with the hope of eventually replacing Jordan Pickford as their number one.
Pickford is showing no sign of slowing down just yet, but that could be perfect with England's no.1 an ideal person to take the Australian talent under his wing and mentor him.
At 31 years of age, Pickford has heaps of experience to give and that makes a move to Merseyside even more appealing for an incredibly talented young player with the world at his feet.
After a tough few years, Everton are now looking like a club who are building for an exciting future. With a state-of-the-art stadium and a squad filled with both steel and substance, Moyes will be hoping to return Everton to their former glory as a side capable of challenging for a top six place and silverware on a regular basis.
To do that he needs players who can make an immediate impact, but it's also crucial to build for the future.
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