Everton are set to secure their first signing of the summer through 16-year-old Kai Hutchinson.
The Dundee United prospect is viewed as an opportunity by Everton to strengthen their academy options for the future.
David Moyes has been keen for more academy products to impact the first-team as the likes of Dean Rastrick look to make significant changes behind the scenes.
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An offer has been made for Hutchinson after he turned down a contract from the Scottish side.
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A report from the Daily Record has claimed Everton are on course to make Hutchinson their first signing of the summer.
The 16-year-old Scottish striker has impressed with Dundee United’s academy over the last two seasons.
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Although they have made an attempt to keep the striker at Tannadice, the interest in the youngster is proving too difficult to ignore.
Hutchinson has already represented his country at youth level.
It is suggested that Dundee United have already turned down six-figure offers for Hutchinson from the likes of Wolves and Norwich City.
Rastrick has been brought in as Everton’s new academy director, with big changes taking place back at Finch Farm.
Paul Tait will be departing as Everton’s U21 manager following years of service on Merseyside.
A move for Hutchinson to Merseyside is expected to be on a scholarship basis, before the Blues then potentially offer him a professional contract.
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