Exclusive: The Friedkins believe they’ve secured the race to make ‘terrific’ player Everton’s first signing.
Everton are nearing their first signing under The Friedkin Group.
David Moyes is facing mounting pressure to improve his squad after a winless start to the Premier League this year, with his team currently sitting as the second-lowest goal scorers in the league.
As Everton prepares for their upcoming match against Tottenham Hotspur, their need for attacking reinforcements is clear, and The Friedkin Group is targeting a new forward.
Graeme Bailey, Chief Transfer Correspondent for TBR Football, has provided an update on Everton’s pursuit of winger Ernest Nuamah.
Sources close to the club suggest that Everton are increasingly confident of securing Nuamah from Lyon this month.
Reports indicate that Nuamah has already agreed to a potential move to Goodison Park, with the two clubs currently in advanced talks.
Bailey’s sources suggest that recent negotiations have gone very smoothly, giving Everton’s owners real optimism about finalizing the deal.
Everton had shown interest in Nuamah last summer, but their pursuit was thwarted when Fulham hijacked the transfer.
Now, just months later, it appears the winger is on the verge of a Premier League move, potentially to Everton.
However, signing Nuamah would not be a quick fix for Everton’s attacking woes, as the 21-year-old has struggled for form at Lyon this season.
He would arrive at Finch Farm with much to prove, but Everton fans have been underwhelmed by Jack Harrison’s performances on the right wing, making a new signing even more important.
Kevin Thelwell, Everton’s sporting director, has strongly pushed for the addition of Nuamah this month after missing out on him last year.
While the winger has shown potential, earning praise as a “terrific” talent by Target Scouting, the Premier League will present a new and challenging environment for him to navigate.
