Everton fans getting excited on deadline day after hearing ‘serious player’ could join

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Everton are exploring a number of potential deals ahead of the transfer deadline tonight.

David Moyes has been keen to sign 10 new players this summer after several high-profile departures, leaving the squad thin.

So far, Everton have been able to bring eight fresh faces through the door at Finch Farm, with Jack Grealish the most notable addition.

The Toffees have been looking at Tomas Soucek from West Ham United, however, their latest bid worth £14m was rejected.

Now, there is another transfer rumour emerging and it’s moving at real pace.

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Everton fans so excited at potential signing of Merlin Rohl

Everton are closing in on the signing of Merlin Rohl from Bundesliga outfit SC Freiburg.

The under-21 Germany international has flown to Merseyside to complete a deal that could be worth up to £17m.

Rohl is considered an alternative to Soucek, whose proposed move to Everton now appears to be off the table.

Here’s how supporters have been reacting to the deadline day signing on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Rohl is the perfect physical profile for us now and post Gana, gives us a lot more options tactically, cheaper and younger so has better resale value,” @James_UTFT posted.

“From what I’ve read this Rohl is a younger version of Soucek, which is something I’d rather us be spending money on,” @Neilo_m added.

“If we can get Merlin in Everton’s midfield it’s going to be absolutely magic,” @DaveyBilo said.

@P_Fletcher10 commented: “Absolute quality player. I’ve been after this one since last year.”

What kind of player is Merlin Rohl?

Rohl recently celebrated his 23rd birthday, so he is still learning his trade and has plenty of room to develop.

Interestingly, despite often playing as an advanced midfielder, talent scout Ben Mattinson reckons he’s best suited as a number six.

“Merlin Rohl is an interesting profile, Mattinson explained.

“6’4” CM who plays as a box crashing 8, with close control for his height, decent final ball. But Röhl’s composure on the ball, line breaking passes and physicality to use his body to win the ball screams that he should be converted to a #6.”

With Idrissa Gana Gueye coming towards the end of his career, perhaps Moyes is planning for Rohl to be his long-term successor.