Braiden Graham’s future takes another twist as Friedkins approve internal Everton development

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Braiden Graham looks even more likely to leave Everton on loan as U21 manager Paul Tait is set to leave.

Everton have seen a lot of internal changes since The Friedkin Group took over on Merseyside.

Hirings and firings have been approved by the Americans and Tait looks set to be the next in line to depart Finch Farm.

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One player who will have a keen eye on the developments back on Merseyside will be Graham, who excelled under the U21 boss.

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Paul Tait expected to leave Everton as U21 manager

Tait has been working as the U21 manager at Everton since 2022, following his promotion from the U18 side.

However, his time at Finch Farm appears to be up as The Bobble claims a parting of ways is expected over the coming weeks.

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Everton U21s failed to make it to the Premier League 2 play-offs and exited the PDL play-offs to Huddersfield Town in the semi-final.

Tait helped to develop Graham over the 2025/26 campaign, with the 51-year-old’s exit possibly hinting further towards a loan departure for the attacker this summer.

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Braiden Graham set for Everton loan amid Tait exit plan

There is an expectation that Graham could leave Everton on loan for the 2026/27 campaign following his breakthrough campaign with the U21s.

The exciting youngster scored more than 20 times across all competitions under Tait, with the 51-year-old clearly aware of how to get the best out of Graham.

Tait often switched Graham’s position between striker and left winger depending on how the game was panning out.

Graham is currently playing for Northern Ireland’s senior side during their June friendlies.

Regardless of Tait’s future, there would be an expectation for Graham to leave on loan to gain more experience in men’s football.

Moyes has demanded more from Graham physically as the 18-year-old’s stature is believed to have held him back from an opportunity in Everton’s first-team.

Making the decision to head out on loan could prove the making of Graham on Merseyside, with Tait’s departure potentially sealing the deal for the 18-year-old.