Summer Everton target slammed by Wolverhampton Wanderers fans amid Premier League struggles

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Everton were in the market for a right-back over the summer, but Jackson Tchatchoua ended up at Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Seamus Coleman continues to play a big role for the Republic of Ireland, but his Everton role has diminished.

The 37-year-old hasn’t started a Premier League game this season despite Everton’s uncertainty at right-back.

Jake O’Brien is more of a centre-back, and James Garner would prefer to play in midfield, while Nathan Patterson needs to move on for first-team football elsewhere.

Everton explored right-back deals over the summer, but came up empty before the transfer deadline.

Jackson Tchatchoua struggling at Wolves after Everton interest

Everton had a deal in place for Kenny Tete, but the Dutchman pulled a U-turn and stayed at Fulham instead.

The Toffees also wanted Jackson Tchatchoua, showing a ‘late interest’ in the Cameroonian defender.

Tchatchoua ended up at Wolves in a £10million deal, and he has now made 11 Premier League appearances.

The 24-year-old hasn’t exactly thrived, though, as Wolves remain rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table.

Wolves fans have been taking to social media to criticise Tchatchoua following Saturday’s defeat to Crystal Palace.

A number of supporters suggested that Tchatchoua looks out of place in the Premier League after his summer arrival from Hellas Verona.

Others believe that Tchatchoua simply doesn’t use his pace to hurt the opposition enough, and they really haven’t been impressed with his displays.

‘I’m sorry but Jackson Tchatchoua is one of the worst RBs I’ve seen at Wolves. Never making any supporting runs in behind, and too afraid to run at his man. For someone with his pace, this is ridiculous,’ said one disgruntled fan.

‘I’d genuinely rather we play Okoduwa from the U21’s than Jackson. He is woeful,’ added another.

Here are some more reactions from Wolves fans on social media after Tchatchoua’s display…

‘Forever grateful for players like Munetsi and Tchatchoua which still give me belief it’s still possible to play Premier League football.’

‘Hwang, Munetsi, Tchatchoua not even championship standard …. Doomed.’

‘Not sure I can watch Jackson Tchatchoua for much longer.’

‘Going from Semedo to Tchatchoua … Symbolic of our summer recruitment… Total shambles.’

‘Munetsi is useless when we are attacking, as is Tchatchoua.’

Everton still hunting Seamus Coleman’s heir

Tchatchoua certainly hasn’t been able to prove that Everton have missed out by failing to sign him.

Everton’s right-back pursuit must continue, hopefully with a deal for a player who can make more of an instant impact than Tchatchoua has at Wolves.

Mainz’s Anthony Caci has been ruled out, but Everton’s focus on January must be on finding another right-back.

Moyes is getting by with makeshift options in that area of the pitch, but this cannot continue if Everton want to make real progress.

Tchatchoua wasn’t the man for Everton and is seemingly struggling with the adjustment to the Premier League, but Coleman’s heir is out there somewhere – and the Toffees must find them.