Everton stance on Braiden Graham exit emerges as moves expected
Braiden Graham is one of the brightest prospects in Everton’s academy for a long time.
Everton signed Graham from Linfield in 2024, and he has gone from strength to strength at Finch Farm in 18 months.
Everton have the likes of Harrison Armstrong, Isaac Heath, and Francis Okoronkwo progressing well on loan in the EFL at the moment.
Graham could benefit from spending time playing senior football, away from the Hill Dickinson Stadium, and the Blues’ stance on a move has been revealed.
Everton to sanction several loan exits, but will Graham depart?
Graham has been ripping it up in Everton’s youth ranks, notching nine goals in 17 matches in all competitions.
A report from Liverpool Echo on 24 December claims that Graham will not be allowed to leave Finch Farm on loan in January.
It states that temporary exits for Will Tamen, Elijah Campbell, Roman Dixon and Reece Welch will all be sanctioned, though.
David Moyes must take notice of Graham
Graham’s exploits will surely force Moyes to pay attention, especially if he sticks around on Merseyside, rather than heading off on loan.
The likes of Campbell and Welch have made the first-team bench recently, and if they do end up departing, then that would open up a space for Graham.
- Graham has made a total of 42 appearances in Everton’s youth teams
- He has notched 22 goals and six assists
- He is yet to make his first-team debut
With the Toffees’ issues in front of goal, it may only be a matter of time before he is given an opportunity in the senior side.
They must manage him carefully, though, as it is a steep adaptation to the professional game, and it could harm his development if he does not play regular youth football.
Moyes is unlikely to throw him in at the deep end, as he does not like to do that to young players, as we have seen with Tyler Dibling in recent months.
However, if he rises above in training, then who knows what may happen with the Northern Irish starlet, he may make it impossible for the Scotsman to not pick him.
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