Everton to accept £5m Nathan Patterson bid amid latest exit talk: ‘They’ll bite their hands off’
Everton look set to accept the right bid from Sevilla for Nathan Patterson in January.
Patterson appears likely to be leaving Everton this winter after many seasons as a bit-part player on Merseyside.
The Scot has struggled and often injury has left Patterson on the Everton sidelines and without a regular spot in the squad.
The full-back did come in from the start as Everton lost on penalties against Sunderland, but an exit still appears to be on the horizon.
There has been plenty of European interest in Patterson, with Sevilla urged to splash out and make an offer the Toffees can’t refuse.
Everton to accept £6m for Nathan Patterson in January
Everton could agree a swap deal with Bologna for Patterson, with various deals already on the table for the Scotland international right now.
An Italian switch could be possible, while Sevilla have maintained their interest in the right-back for many years.
This could spark a transfer battle surrounding the 24-year-old, with the best bid likely to be accepted by the Toffees due to his lack of game time over the years in L4.
Former scout Bryan King has suggested that a bid from elsewhere in the region of £6million could be enough for David Moyes and Co. to wave Patterson goodbye this winter.
Speaking exclusively to Goodison News, King said: “He doesn’t have much of a future at Everton.
“I would think that he’s the type of player who they can get a little bit of money for, not a fortune.
“If he wants to play football, he’s got to go somewhere else by the sound of it, so a move or a loan would be ideal for him.
“Any interested clubs like Sevilla have got to put their money where their mouths are.
“I’m sure if the right offer comes in, and I’m sure £5m or £6m would be more than enough for Everton to bite any club’s hand off.
“He’s not playing for Everton, so they aren’t getting any use out of him, so I think his future is at another club.“
Patterson sale could spark Everton spend in January
The Toffees have struggled in recent years to truly spend well on transfers, with their squad often feeling the strain this causes.
There is limited squad depth available to Moyes right now, summed up by Patterson finally getting minutes against Sunderland and Nottingham Forest recently.
Letting him go could prove to be a short-term blow to the squad, but could open doors for the Blues to make new signings before the winter market shuts.
A deal could make sense for all parties, especially if Everton get a good fee for a fringe player and Patterson goes on to be a regular elsewhere.