Everton are expected to sign a left-back this summer transfer window.
Vitalii Mykolenko is one of six Everton players out of contract at the end of the season, so David Moyes and his chiefs are drawing up a list of targets.
Arsenal’s Myles Lewis-Skelly is on Moyes’ radar after losing his place in Mikel Arteta’s side due to a tactical change.
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The 19-year-old hasn’t played a single minute in the Premier League since the eighth of January, so the Gunners may sanction his departure to the Toffees.
That said, Thomas Tuchel is a big fan of the Everton target, having previously hailed him on England duty.
Thomas Tuchel loves Everton target Myles Lewis-Skelly
Speaking in March 2025, Tuchel heaped praise on Lewis-Skelly, explaining that he’s a great character.
“He is such an open character,” the England boss said.
“He was amazing in camp. Full of confidence, full of humour. You see everything on the pitch, off the pitch. He does it with a natural confidence. That’s how he plays football. Full of courage and quality. He was decisive and opened this game for us.”
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Tuchel also noted that Lewis-Skelly is so versatile, as he can play as a central midfielder, so he’d bring great depth for Everton.
“The second half, he played as an eight, we wanted to take more risks.
“He played as a No 8 or 10. I think his best position is where he plays for Arsenal in the left double six, inverted role.
“If you see him in possession games in training, the quality of first touch, body movement, how he plays the passes is a very high understanding of the game. He’s very versatile and can do a lot of things. We tried to play more conventional today because there are many players for different clubs.”
Tuchel has worked with some of the best footballers on the planet at the likes of PSG, Chelsea and Bayern Munich, so for him to have that level of praise for Lewis-Skelly says a lot.
Everton can certainly feel confident in shelling out a substantial amount of money to sign the left-back.
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