Everton small step away from signing Chermiti as five-year contract development emerges
Youssef Chermiti is a “small step” away from completing his move to Everton on a five-year deal, according to A Bola.
The Portuguese outlet reported (3 August) that following two days of negotiations, both parties are very close to agreeing to salary conditions for the £10.7million move, which will also give Sporting Lisbon a 20% sell-on clause.
The 19-year-old forward is set to fly to England for a medical and has been left out of the club’s pre-season training to avoid injury.
Closer and closer
Everton have not had much to get excited about over the summer, but with Chermiti’s move edging closer and closer, they now have a reason to be optimistic.
While relatively unproven, the young star has shown a lot of promise and skill before his Goodison Park move came to fruition. Despite only scoring three goals in Portugal last season, his speed, skill, and tremendous technical ability have given him a reputation as one of Europe’s hottest prospects.
If Everton can nourish him into the player he has the potential to be, they could have a real star on their books and the £10.7million A Bola is claiming he will cost will look like nothing.
While new loan addition Arnaut Danjuma will be seen as a more reliable source of goals at Goodison Park next season, all eyes could be on Chermiti.
However, patience will be needed from Toffees fans. At just 19, it may take him time to adapt from the Portuguese top flight to the Premier League, but Sean Dyche would not have wanted the player if he didn’t believe he could perform at the club.
The deal looks more or less done. Bags are packed and medicals are being prepared for Chermiti to be the latest addition to Goodison Park.
In other Everton news, the Toffees could battle with Premier League rivals West Ham for the signature of a £8.7million Uruguayan star.