Roman Dixon could leave Everton in January after latest on 'serious' injury at Finch Farm
Everton defender Roman Dixon looks set for a January move away from Finch Farm
Everton are reeling from a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on Saturday, and bouncing back is going to be tough for David Moyes' side as they welcome table-topping Arsenal to Goodison Park this weekend.
With the January transfer window now firmly on the horizon, the Toffees seem to be beginning to ramp up their plans for the winter sales.
As per Indkast, Everton have had scouts present for eight of Danish outfit FC Midtjylland’s games so far this season.
Meanwhile, Botafogo’s Vitinho has also been touted with a January transfer switch to Everton, while a swap deal with Roma involving Beto and Artem Dovbyk has also been mooted.
Everton defender Roman Dixon could join League One promotion-chasers
However, with incomings there are also outgoings, and one player who could be leaving the Hill Dickinson Stadium in January is Dixon.
As per a report from the Liverpool Echo, the 20-year-old full-back could be in line for a January loan move to League One promotion-chasing Stockport County.
The England youth international made his Premier League debut for Everton away against Tottenham in August of last year, before going on to make a further two appearances in the Carabao Cup last season.
However, injury problems blocked a loan move to Stockport in this summer's transfer window, but it's understood that the Hatters are keeping a close eye on his fitness, and indeed availability, ahead of the winter window commencing.
Stockport County could be ideal landing spot for Everton to send Roman Dixon
When sending talented youngsters out on loan, clubs such as Everton have numerous things to consider in order to ensure they're giving each player the best chance to succeed and develop.
Given Stockport's geographical proximity to Merseyside, Everton scouts and coaches would be able to monitor Dixon's progress with considerably more ease than if he was to be sent further afield, which could be a major benefit for intel and feedback gathering.
- Everton could be set to send young defender Roman Dixon out on loan in January
- The 20-year-old right-back has been sidelined for with an injury problem for some time
- Stockport County are reportedly tracking his fitness and availability having missed out on him in the summer
Dave Challinor's County side are also firmly in the League One promotion mix this season, and so getting some valuable experience in an environment such as a dressing room pushing for promotion could be an invaluable learning tool for the young defender.
Stockport is also where fellow Everton youngster Tyler Onyango is out on loan at too, and so the third-tier side could be an ideal place to send Dixon in that regard too.
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