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Braiden Graham’s contract situation pretty much demands more first-team chances at Everton

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Braiden Graham is one of the most promising talents Everton have produced in years.

Since joining from Linfield during the summer of 2024, Braiden Graham has made a real name for himself at Finch Farm.

Graham has netted 25 goals in 34 appearances for the under-18s and 21s, and that has alerted manager David Moyes.

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In fact, Graham trained with the first-team on a number of occasions last term, so surely a senior debut is on the horizon.

That said, Moyes must offer the 18-year-old forward more opportunities next term as his contract situation pretty much demands it.

Everton star Braiden Graham.
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Braiden Graham only has one year left on his Everton contract

According to Transfermarkt, Graham’s contract at Everton actually expires in 2027, so this may be his final season on Merseyside.

As it stands, the highly-rated teenager is due to become a free agent in 12 months’ time, which gives him a lot of leverage.

Everton are in a position where they have to now offer the Northern Ireland international regular game-time at senior level, otherwise he will just let his deal run out and sign elsewhere.

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Indeed, it wouldn’t be surprising if the club held a one-year extension clause, however, the position still remains similar.

Graham has to be a regular in the matchday squads next term or, at the very least, sent on loan to the EFL to further his development.

It has been reported that Graham has interest from clubs in the Football League, but Moyes wants to have a closer look at him in pre-season before making a decision on his future.

So, a telling couple of months await the prolific academy goalscorer, who can operate as a centre-forward and as a left winger.

El Bobble has reported that the Toffees are keen to open talks with Graham over renewing his deal.

But, there’s no word on whether the teenager will sign.