Nathan Patterson set for Everton heartbreak as Ben White could be chosen one
Nathan Patterson may likely be replaced at Everton in the upcoming transfer window.
The right-back is with Scotland on international duty as he looks for regular minutes away from Hill Dickinson Stadium.
While the 24-year-old is adamant he's ready to step up for the Toffees when needed, it remains to be seen whether David Moyes will give him the opportunities until the end of the season.
The Friedkin Group may go for Ben White in the summer and the Arsenal defender's possible arrival in L4 will surely be the end of Patterson's career at the Merseyside outfit.
Ben White arrival ominous for Nathan Patterson at Everton
Moyes could get White in the summer, with the Toffees monitoring the England international's situation at Arsenal.
The 28-year-old hasn't been the first name on the team sheet for Mikel Arteta this season after being out with injuries and falling down the pecking order.
Jurrien Timber has been the Gunners' first-choice right-back in the current campaign, with Riccardo Calafiori and Piero Hincapie fighting for the left-back spot.
With the Blues gunning for a European finish in the Premier League, a move to Hill Dickinson Stadium could potentially become an attractive proposition for White in the coming months.
While Patterson seems determined to fight for his place at the Merseyside outfit, he could potentially be set for heartbreak in the upcoming transfer window.
The Scot was once seen as an exciting prospect in L4, but injuries have hampered his development.
David Moyes must be ruthless at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Moyes can't be sentimental with the likes of Patterson and Seamus Coleman in the summer and Everton should move on from them.
The Republic of Ireland international can stay on in the Scottish manager's backroom staff, but his persistent fitness issues make him unreliable as a squad player.
Prospects like Adam Aznou, Tyler Dibling and Harrison Armstrong should be sent out on loan in the Premier League to gain experience.
While Moyes has relied on Thierno Barry and Beto for the majority of the season, he certainly needs a new quality number nine who can get double figures in the Premier League.