David Moyes should hang head in shame as Demi Akarakiri nears Everton exit

David Moyes should take most of the blame for Demi Akarakiri's Everton exit.

The young midfielder is one of the most highly-rated youngsters in the Finch Farm academy.

Goodison News exclusively revealed in March that the Hill Dickinson Stadium side were trying to tie Akarakiri down to a new deal.

However, they clearly failed to convince him that his future remained on Merseyside as he looks set to seal an exit.

The 18-year-old is set to join Cagliari in Italy, according to a report from Gianluca Di Marzio on Wednesday.

It could prove to be a big loss for the Blues, and it may all be down to Moyes.

Why David Moyes is responsible for Demi Akarakiri exit

It is understood that he has chosen to join the Sardinia-based club due to their project and the belief in youngsters.

The report labels Akarakiri as an "one of the most exciting young players" in the country, and that he could be handed a first-chance in pre-season and will go between the youth and senior sides.

That is a stark contrast to Moyes' approach as he is very reluctant to hand young players a chance in the senior set-up.

That is a huge reason why the Blues have lost the talent, who has been compared to Paul Pogba, and the boss should hang his head in shame.

Moyes needs to change his approach, it is clearly not working

Moyes does not like to throw youth players in at the deep end, we have witnessed that with several gems in recent months.

Braiden Graham has been tearing it up in the academy and the Blues need goals, but the Scotsman has urged patience and believes he is not ready.

Harrison Armstrong was brought back from loan but he played just 15 times and only for a total of 738 minutes.

Tyler Dibling was signed for around £40million last summer, but the 19-year-old has found game time hard to come by, with only 18 appearances for the L3 outfit.

Moyes need to change his approach and give youngsters the chance to impress, or more of the Toffees' best starlets will end up following Akarakiri's approach and moving elsewhere.

He risks angering the Friedkin Group and supporters, who place great value in the youth being part of the team.