Everton have several first-teamers who could leave this summer.
Carlos Alcaraz is in talks to join Argentine giants River Plate after being reduced to a fringe role for most of last season.
Beto has been heavily linked with an exit since the January transfer window, as he only has one year left on his deal.
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Idrissa Gana Gueye’s future remains in doubt as the veteran is yet to extend his deal, which expires this month.
Now, there is a fresh outgoing rumour emerging out of the academy, as fierce Merseyside rivals Liverpool look to poach a promising talent.
Everton could lose Josh Chigwada to Liverpool
Transfer specialist Pete O’Rourke has taken to X to report that Everton teenager Josh Chigwada is close to joining Liverpool.
Rourke wrote: “Understand Liverpool are closing in on the double signing of Everton winger Josh Chigwada and Wolves goalkeeper Zach Trinder with the two England youth internationals having deregistered from their parent clubs.”
There is a slightly conflicting report from the Secret Scout, who are on the beat with all things in the academy space.
They replied to O’Rourke’s post, saying: “Zach done deal. Josh number of clubs trying.”
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Either way, it looks as though Chigwada’s Toffees career is over, which is a real blow considering he was representing England at youth level.
The 14-year-old had already made his under-18s debut for the club, evincing how highly rated he is among Finch Farm coaches.
It’s understood that Everton will receive compensation from the club Chigwada decides to sign for, although it’ll likely be a very nominal fee.
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