Everton Eyeing Two Loan Signings Amid Calvert-Lewin Uncertainty
Midfield Reinforcement is the Priority, but Everton Have Also Inquired About Chelsea's Armando Broja
Everton are considering a loan move for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips, a long-term target of manager Sean Dyche.
The club has also shown interest in Chelsea striker Armando Broja, but financial constraints have limited them to seeking loan deals for the remainder of the transfer window.
Everton currently have two available loan slots—one domestic and one international—and are looking to strengthen their midfield following the sale of Amadou Onana to Aston Villa.
Despite Phillips’ lackluster loan spell at West Ham last season, there is still keen interest in bringing him to Goodison Park if a financial agreement can be reached.
The former England international, who has performed well in some matches, desires regular starts to revive his career and has drawn attention from Fulham and Ipswich Town, among others.
Everton could potentially offer Phillips the regular playing time he seeks, although Tim Iroegbunam, who was signed from Villa for £9m in June, has impressed and is likely to start in the upcoming Premier League opener against Brighton, especially with James Garner doubtful due to injury. To bolster their squad, Everton are exploring additional loan options.
The club is also looking to offload players, with Mason Holgate and Michael Keane both available for transfer.
However, the transfer market’s sluggishness has resulted in minimal interest. Similarly, there has been little interest in Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who scored in Everton’s final pre-season game against Roma but has yet to sign a new contract and is entering the final year of his current deal.
Any potential transfer activity involving Broja would likely depend on Calvert-Lewin’s departure.
Everton’s busy summer of player transactions reflects their efforts to refresh the squad while adhering to Profitability and Sustainability Regulations (PSR).
Retaining Jarrad Branthwaite, despite bids from Manchester United, signifies strong work by director of football Kevin Thelwell.
This balancing act of managing finances and squad improvement highlights the club’s strategic planning and resourcefulness in navigating the transfer market.
