Ex-Everton winger Pat Nevin feels that there are two transfers crying out to be completed by Everton this summer, and he has also backed Tyrique George to be a success
David Moyes (Photo by James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)
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Everton have been backed to pull off transfers for Manchester City's Rico Lewis and Chelsea's Liam Delap, two players who will 'push the Blues forward'.
The club have so far spent just over £50m this summer on moves for Hayden Hackney, Merlin Rohl and Tyrique George, with the latter pair joining on permanent deals after last season's loan spells.
Right-back and centre forward are two positions that many fans would like to see addressed next, and City's versatile youngster Lewis would certainly fit the bill for the defensive role.
Lewis, 21, has amassed 116 appearances for City at his tender age, while he also has two Premier League winners' medals and well as Champions League and FA Cup successes on his CV.
However the five times capped England international has found himself on the fringes at City in recent months, and a move Everton could resurrect his career according to ex-Blues winger Pat Nevin, who would also like to see forward Delap arrive from Chelsea.
"I could see Rico Lewis at Everton. The list of players who have left Manchester City and become brilliant is long, look at Oscar Bobb," said Nevin.
"Rico is a quality player who has adapted to several positions and learned from the best. City aren't getting rid of him because he's hopeless, there's just no space.
"It's a great move that would push Everton forward. I'm excited about their season. Moyes is a grower of teams, and last season he was just getting his feet under the desk. Players like Lewis and Liam Delap are exactly what they need."
Were Delap to join the Blues from Chelsea he would be following in the footsteps of George this summer, and Nevin is a fan of that move too.
"The move for Tyrique George is a no-brainer," the Scot told Betano Online Casino.
"He's not going to get a sniff at Chelsea, whereas at Everton he looks freed. He can play wide or through the middle. He has to fill out a bit, but he has 100% got the quality.
"I cannot think of anywhere better for him. He's working under David Moyes now, and Moyes 2.0 wants to play more attacking football. That suits Tyrique perfectly. It's a great move for both clubs and the player."
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