Journalist offers update on Everton’s pursuit of Sunderland midfielder – report.
Alan Myers states that Everton are not pursuing Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil.
On January 23, Myers responded on X to a question about Everton’s interest in Neil, stating that he was told “that’s not the case.”
While Everton had been linked with a move for the Sunderland captain, it was believed to be a difficult deal due to Sunderland’s reluctance to let Neil go during this transfer window [Graeme Bailey].
Everton should consider looking more closely at the Championship for potential signings.
Their interest in Neil signaled that the club is exploring options in the lower leagues to strengthen their squad.
While some might question the value of such moves, history shows that many Premier League stars have emerged from the Championship.
For example, Jarrod Bowen made the jump from the Championship to West Ham, and there are other players in the division with the potential to follow a similar career path, which Everton should be scouting.
Although the Neil deal seems unlikely, there are still plenty of smart options in the Championship that could appeal to manager David Moyes.
The next few weeks will be crucial as Everton look to strengthen their squad in an effort to avoid relegation.
It will be interesting to see what moves they make in the transfer market as they try to bolster their chances of staying in the Premier League.
