Everton now appear to have one eye on the January transfer window with the Friedkin Group’s takeover bid edging closer, as an exciting name has just been linked.
The Toffees have a lot of thinking to do ahead of the January transfer window.
Jarrad Branthwaite is attracting interest from Manchester United and Liverpool, though Everton do want to offer him a new deal.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s situation is up in the air, with his current deal set to expire in the summer, meaning it could be Everton’s last chance to cash in on the striker.
Interestingly, it appears as if there’s already some work being done in terms of potential incomings, as the Everton scouts have been hard at work in South America.
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Everton scouts left blown away by Luis Henrique
Luis Henrique operates as either a right midfielder or right winger over in Brazil at current club Botafogo.
He’s appeared 49 times for Botafogo in 2024, scoring 11 goals and assisting five goals.
Everton scouts have been out watching the young winger and it appears as if they like what they saw.
According to CaughtOffside, Everton, Fulham and Crystal Palace have all been impressed with the level of the right wingers performances and could be set to test the waters with an offer.
The report states that the Brazilian club are not prioritising his sale at present as they know that Henrique’s potential and skillset make him a valuable asset in the transfer market.
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Do Everton need a right midfielder?
Sean Dyche has turned to the likes of Jack Harrison and Jesper Lindstrom most of the time on the right-hand side, but neither player has really been able to produce much.
Jack Harrison was slammed for his performance against Fulham earlier on in the current campaign after losing possession 14 times, whilst Lindstrom has been questioned for his attitude.
The pair have just one assist between them in over 20 appearances in all competitions.
Luis Henrique is a very direct winger who loves to take on his man. He possesses the pace and skill to cause any defender issues, and he’s still got his best years ahead of him at the age of 23.
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