It has been an unexpectedly busy transfer deadline day for Everton.
No deals have yet been confirmed, but Tyrique George is expected to complete a move on loan from Chelsea.
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But there is a lot of talk about players departing before the deadline.
Tim Iroegbunam has had interest from Lazio, and there was also a claim that Adam Aznou could be on his way out on loan.
In the last couple of hours though, there have been suggestions that Dwight McNeil could be leaving Everton.
And quite simply, The Friedkin Group could sign off one of their most impressive deals to date.
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£20m for Dwight McNeil would be incredible from Everton
It has been reported that Everton are holding out for £20 million for McNeil.
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At the moment, there is interest from Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest, with both clubs in the market for a new forward.
It’s previously been claimed that Everton would be open to offloading McNeil. But only if the club could land a replacement.
It’s unclear at this stage whether George would be viewed as the replacement for McNeil.
Dwight McNeil protecting the ball for Everton.
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But what is clear, is that £20 million would be truly brilliant business by Everton. Because McNeil has been way below par this season for Everton, and also long before the current campaign.
The 26-year-old has made just one assist in 18 appearances, and has regularly frustrated fans with his lack of final third impact.
And McNeil angered Everton fans against Leeds when he completely neglected his defensive responsibilities on the goal scored by James Justin.
It is also worth pointing out that McNeil is into the final 18 months of his contract.
So all that considered, £20 million would be an extraordinary fee to receive.
If it comes to fruition, then it will surely be one of the most impressive bits of business by The Friedkin Group since they came in. Purely because of how McNeil has played nowhere near the level of someone worth £20 million.
Everton could do with a McNeil replacement
The coming hours will be fascinating.
Many Everton fans really want to see McNeil sold, and a £20 million sale price would be absolutely remarklable.
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Everton winger Dwight McNeil.
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However, the Toffees could probably do with getting someone else in as well as George, who is obviously still very young and raw.
We will see if the recruitment team can pull something out of the bag.
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