Everton left sweating as behind the scenes saga could see huge talent depart

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Everton have made a contract offer to midfielder Demi Akarakiri.

A number of players were confirmed to be leaving Everton on Wednesday as the club announced 12 academy departures from Finch Farm.

Paul Tait is expected to leave Everton over the coming weeks as the U21s manager, with a number of his players following him out the door.

Which player do you think could be next to shine in Everton’s first team? 🤩

There's some really exciting youngsters currently at Finch Farm 🔥

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Akarakiri was handed his opportunity in the U21 side by Tait this season, but there is yet to be any resolution over his future on Merseyside.

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Everton could lose exciting talent in Demi Akarakiri

Braiden Graham caught Everton’s attention over the 2025/26 campaign after returning more than 20 goals across all competitions.

However, the Northern Irishman was not the only standout performer, with Akarakiri also making the leap up from Keith Southern’s U18 side to the U21s.

The Toffees confirmed they have made a contract offer to Akarakiri and await his decision.

Does David Moyes need to put more trust in Everton’s academy players? 😤

Surely some of these players can do better than Beto and Dwight McNeil! 😡

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Akarakiri seriously impressed for both Everton U18s and U21s, which earned him a regular spot in Tait’s side.

Everton News understands there are a number of clubs from both England and continental Europe that are keen to land Akarakiri.

With the offer on the table for the 18-year-old midfielder, Everton are left sweating over whether the talented prospect chooses to remain on Merseyside.

Making the jump up to first team football will be on the player’s radar for the near future, which may not necessarily be on the horizon at Everton under David Moyes.

Harrison Armstrong has struggled for minutes at Everton since his return from his Preston North End loan earlier in the year.

There remains a lot of unanswered questions behind the scenes in Everton’s academy set-up, which may well cost the club one of their brightest talents.