Everton are now set for the final nine games of the Premier League season, with the summer set to be an exciting one on Merseyside.
David Moyes will be delighted to welcome back most of his players back from their international breaks without injury.
However, Vitaliy Mykolenko has suffered an injury issue during his time away with Ukraine.
With no other natural left-back in the squad, this has put a huge emphasis on the requirement for Everton to bolster their squad this summer.
Fortunately, the Toffees look to have all but secured Premier League survival during this stunning run of form under the 61-year-old.
And Fabrizio Romano has now shared an update on the Argentine’s future on Merseyside with the Toffees holding an obligation to buy.
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Everton’s Carlos Alcaraz obligation made clear
Carlos Alcaraz has impressed at Everton since arriving in the January transfer window.
With injuries to their some of their attacking players, the addition of Alcaraz was a vital one for Moyes amid this run of fine form.
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And Fabrizio Romano has now just shared an update on the clauses in the deal between Everton and Flamengo ahead of the summer.
‘Everton’s obligation to buy clause for Charly Alcaraz will only be activated as soon as he plays five more games,’ he said.
🚨🔵 Everton’s obligation to buy clause for Charly Alcaraz will only be activated as soon as he plays 5 more games.
The transfer fee will be €18m. pic.twitter.com/9KD8h1H5F3
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 24, 2025
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‘The transfer fee will be €18m (£15m).’
The Argentine could be the perfect addition over the summer, with Everton parting ways with Abdoulaye Doucoure at the end of his contract.
Given the lack of options Moyes has to choose from, it feels like only an injury would prevent the midfielder from making another five starts.
Everton receive Dwight McNeil injury boost
Along with Iliman Ndiaye, one of the main absentees has been Dwight McNeil following Moyes’ return in January.
However, McNeil has now returned to Everton training ahead of the Merseyside Derby.
Although it is yet to be seen whether he would be ready to return from the game at Anfield next week, it does provide fans with some excitement for things to come.
With Alcaraz also available, it will be intriguing to see how Moyes may potentially play the pair together before the end of the campaign.
With a busy summer ahead of the Blues, a combination of McNeil, Alcaraz and Ndiaye is something fans will be purring over ahead of the new season.