Everton scouting Fleetwood sensation James Hill this season
Everton are scouting highly-rated Fleetwood defender James Hill this season, according to the Daily Record.
The newspaper has reported on their website that the likes of Rangers, Liverpool and Manchester United are also interested.
Hill made his international debut for the England under-20s this week, as he continues to rise up the ladder this season.
Burnley, Southampton and Rangers appear to have made the first moves during the previous window, all having offers rejected.
Everton, along with their fierce rivals and the Red Devils have been playing a watching game as of yet, with offers surely expected soon.
Fleetwood owner Andy Pilley has spoken out on the matter and doesn’t appear to have much confidence over keeping the defender.
“He’s out of contract this summer, but we’re relaxed about his position because we’re entitled to compensation which will no doubt be significant,” he said.
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It is also suggested in the report that Fleetwood are keen to cash in as it would strengthen their squad for a promotion push to the Championship.
Marcel Brands and his team have clearly had a shift in instructions from Rafa Benitez since his arrival at Goodison Park.
With big money being spent in recent windows, the Toffees spent less than £2million this summer – all on Demarai Gray alongside some free transfers.
It wasn’t for the want of trying though, with younger players clearly being targeted such as Daniel Jebbison and Nathan Patterson.
Hill is the latest young name on the list, with Benitez clearly wanting to strengthen his options in the academy to bring those younger names through.
This is one for the future, and certainly one to look out for in 2022.
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