Everton: Carlos Alcaraz agent details January discussions after failed loan move
Carlos Alcaraz’s agent Sebastian Lopez has spoken out after Everton missed the chance to sign the Southampton forward on loan during the January transfer window.
The Argentine, also known as ‘Charly’, joined the Saints in 2023 from Racing Club but fell out of favour under Russell Martin and made a loan to Italian giants Juventus in January.
The Toffees reportedly made an approach for the 21-year-old before he dediced to join Southampton in a £12million deal, but he decided against moves to Everton, Brighton and Crystal Palace.
Seemingly, Everton were interested in him again this past winter window before the move to Juve came about and Lopez detailed the situation.
Speaking to AS on Friday (15 March), Lopez said: “It was because of the development of ‘Charly’s’ career that we asked for the possibility of leaving and they always made it clear to me that it was a loan exit.
“We had some chances with Nottingham, with Lyon, with Marseille. And I had been talking to people at Everton as well.”
Everton dodge bullet with Carlos Alcaraz missed transfer
There is no doubt that Alcaraz has the potential to be a special player, having recorded eight goals and five assists in 47 appearances.
However, as well as being a hot head on the pitch and picking up several needless cautions, the young forward has already picked up an injury in Italy and has missed multiple games.
Running away from St Mary’s Stadium, rather than staying and fighting for his position, should always be a bad sign in young, up-and-coming talent such as Alcaraz.
Sean Dyche could have probably done with a player of Alcaraz’s ability, with Everton hoping to survive the threat of relegation for the third successive season.
They did of course have an appeal against a 10-point deduction for a Profit and Sustainability breach partially upheld to get four points back, but face a second charge that they are yet to hear the result of.
As things stand, they are four points ahead of Luton Town in 18th.
In other Everton news, Jarrad Branthwaite exit talk has been raised amid links with Chelsea.
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