It’s been a quiet month for Everton, but Tyrique George looks like he’ll complete a move – and maybe there could yet be a chance to sign Brooke Norton-Cuffy.
Everton reached an agreement with Chelsea for George on Sunday evening, with the clubs having been in talks.
Everton are set to sign the youngster on loan, and the club will have an option to buy.
For the moment, it’s looking like George will be the only incoming for Everton, with the club having operated with caution.
But fans are hopeful there might be a late surprise.
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Right-back is a position the club have been looking at, and Brooke Norton-Cuffy is a player Everton have had eyes on.
And there may yet be an opportunity for the Toffees.
Inter shelve Brooke Norton-Cuffy move
A few days ago, it was reported by Fabrizio Romano that Norton-Cuffy was in advanced talks with Inter.
That update left a lot of Evertonians disappointed, because the right-back position is in need of strengthening.
Nathan Patterson has done well in recent weeks. But both full-back positions need attention.
Corriere dello Sport have reported on Norton-Cuffy’s situation on deadline day, and they say that Inter have actually now shelved their interest in the player.
The Italian giants have decided to trust their current options Luis Henrique – who was also linked with Everton – and the now returned Denzel Dumfries.
Corriere say that Inter will revisit Norton-Cuffy in the summer.
A late opportunity for Everton?
So it seems Inter have pulled back from negotiations to sign Norton-Cuffy, and this may present a late opportunity for Everton.
Emil Holm was another target for Everton, but he is now joining Juventus.
Everton are keen on signing Brooke Norton-Cuffy… are there other positions more important than right-back this transfer window?
So Norton-Cuffy is seemingly the only target out there who might be available.
It will be fascinating to see if Everton try to test the waters at this late stage of the window.
George is expected to sign for Everton, but fans would be absolutely delighted if someone like Norton-Cuffy arrived as well.
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