Everton: Lyon ready to scrap Diego Moreira loan to seal Arnaut Danjuma transfer as update emerges at Goodison Park
Lyon are ready to end the loan spell of Chelsea loanee Diego Moreira in order to make space for Everton forward Arnaut Danjuma, according to Fabrice Hawkins.
The RMC Sport journalist shared (21 January) on his Twitter account that the young Portuguese winger looks set to return to his parent club at Stamford Bridge as Lyon continues to push for Danjuma who wants to join the French outfit.
Liverpool Echo reported on 18 January that the Toffees want to keep the Villarreal loanee at the club until the end of the season but Danjuma’s wish could make things difficult at Goodison Park.
Hawkins posted on Sunday morning: “Lyon intends to put an end to the loan of Diego Moreira.
“The young Portuguese left winger joined Les Gones at the end of the summer transfer window from Chelsea.
“Lyon continues to push for Arnaut Danjuma who wants to join the club.”
Sticky situation
Everton really have themselves to blame over Danjuma’s situation at Goodison Park and that’s down to his limited opportunities at the club when his move over the summer was eagerly anticipated by all parties.
The attacker seemingly came close to a move to Goodison Park last January, only for Premier League rivals Tottenham to secure his services temporarily.
The club finally secured his signature over the summer with the expectation that he would rediscover his best form after his struggles in North London last season but that hasn’t happened with Danjuma an afterthought under Sean Dyche.
Danjuma has hardly been a crucial player for Dyche this season, with the 26-year-old having played just over 800 minutes so far and his wish to leave in search of game time is understandable.
And it seems as if Lyon are further persuading him to make the move as they look to cut the loan deal of Chelsea winger Moreira to make space for him in the squad.
The decision now rests with Everton on whether they wish to cut short Danjuma’s loan to allow him his desire but that will now leave Dyche short in the attacking areas in the quest for Premier League safety.
It’s a sticky situation.
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