Everton have now seen a major update on Dwight McNeil’s immediate future.
It has been left right until the last minute and a final decision has now been made on whether McNeil will remain at Everton.
Crystal Palace saw an offer accepted to sign McNeil with just hours to spare, but the Eagles were cutting it fine.
The Toffees look set to secure the signing of Tyrique George, with that deal also going beyond the deadline.
George has undergone his Everton medical, but all eyes were on McNeil’s potential move to join Crystal Palace.
Deadline day is now done… what’s your thoughts, Toffees? 😬
What more could have been done? 🫣
Finally, an answer has emerged from Selhurst Park.
Everton see Dwight McNeil to Crystal Palace collapse
It is not the news that Everton fans were hoping for…
According to Ben Jacobs, McNeil will no longer be joining Crystal Palace, with a deal falling through.
What are you now expecting from Dwight McNeil for the remainder of the season? 😫
This could only happen to Everton 😡
Time has simply run out for the Londoners, who had seen a £20m bid accepted for the 26-year-old midfielder.
It is a major blow for Everton, who will have thought they were about to cash in on McNeil.
Everton retained Nathan Patterson despite receiving late interest from Genoa, with McNeil set to join him back at Finch Farm.
An awkward reunion may be on the cards on Merseyside over the coming days, but McNeil will be playing for Everton for the remainder of the term at the very least.
The only positive Everton can take is that the midfielder has numerous suitors, with Nottingham Forest also keen on McNeil.
Tyrique George finally confirmed by Everton
On the other hand, there has been some good news when it comes to George.
Everton have finally announced the signing of George a whopping two-and-a-half-hours after the 7pm GMT deadline.
Let us know what your advice to Tyrique George would be after signing for Everton… 🤔
What are you wanting to see from the youngster 💥
It is believed that Everton have a significant buy option to sign George from Chelsea in the summer.
Details of the exact numbers will hopefully emerge in the coming days.
For now, Everton fans have a new player to look forward to watching in their front line.
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