Everton think they’ve struck gold with ‘terrific’ talent who rejected Liverpool

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Everton are desperate for their academy to finally start producing more talent that can impact the first team after years of struggles.

There have been some positive signs over recent months, with Harrison Armstrong making a name for himself out on loan.

David Moyes is considering recalling Armstrong at Everton in the January transfer market.

However, Moyes will want to see more youngsters come through the ranks at Finch Farm and offer him with an option for his matchday squad.

The Toffees have endured struggles in just about all areas of the club over recent years, but the arrival of The Friedkin Group has sparked change.

Everton are finally back on the right tracks under the ownership of the Americans and the academy is already looking like it is in a better position.

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Everton considering next steps for Braiden Graham

With Armstrong impressing out on loan, the main name being spoken about in the Everton academy has become Braiden Graham.

The Northern Irish striker has been in fine form this season, but Moyes has demanded more from Graham and his U21 teammates recently.

As the 18-year-old continues to find the back of the net consistently, the Liverpool Echo have claimed that Everton are now considering the next steps for his development.

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It is believed that Graham will not be sent out on loan in January, with the striker potentially in line to make some of Moyes’ matchday squads in the Premier League.

Graham has just 18 months left on his current deal and the Toffees want to consider their plans for his future on Merseyside after he rejected Liverpool to join the Blues.

Playing in the Premier League 2, Graham cannot stop scoring for Everton’s U21s as he continues to knock on Moyes’ door.

There are a lot of Everton fans growing excited about Graham’s potential and that will only increase as the current crop of strikers struggle to find the back of the net.

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Graham has impressed a lot of coaches at Everton

The report claims some of the senior coaches at Finch Farm have really liked what they have seen from Graham behind the scenes.

Paul Tait has waxed lyrical about Graham having managed the striker for the Everton U21s side.

“He’s got a terrific attitude. He’s a good footballer – he’s our top scorer and he’s in the right place at the minute, he is thriving in our programme,” said Tait.

Whether he is ready to make the step up is another question, though.

Everton have confidence in Thierno Barry reaching his full potential despite the difficult start to the season he has endured.

The Frenchman has demonstrated just how difficult it can prove for even a £30m striker to find the back of the net in the Premier League.

Although there is clearly a lot of excitement surrounding Graham, the Toffees will need to carefully consider just how they approach these coming months with the youngster.