Amina UmarEverton FC is on the verge of completing the double signing of Sevilla stars Inma Gabarro and Toni Payne, according to reports.
The WSL transfer window officially opened on Monday, and the Toffees are wasting no time in bolstering their squad.Inma Gabarro, a 21-year-old midfielder, has been a key player for Sevilla since joining in 2018. She made her senior debut for Spain in 2022 and has since become a regular member of the national team. Gabarro’s impressive performances at the Under-20s World Cup in 2022, where she scored eight goals and won the golden boot, have made her a highly sought-after talent in the women’s football world.Toni Payne, a 29-year-old forward, has also been a vital player for Sevilla, featuring in all 30 of their Liga F fixtures in the 2023/24 season and scoring six goals.
Payne has a wealth of international experience, having represented Nigeria at the World Cup last summer and helping the team reach the knockout stage. She previously represented the United States before switching allegiances to Nigeria.The double signing is a significant coup for Everton, who finished eighth in the WSL last season. The Toffees are looking to strengthen their squad and become stronger contenders in the upcoming season.
Head coach Brian Sorensen has expressed his intention to “have a good plan in terms of progressing the team for the next few years” after signing a new two-year contract in April.The departure of forward Toni Duggan, who left the club after two separate spells, has created a void that Gabarro and Payne will be expected to fill. Duggan’s exit was announced last week, and the club has moved quickly to secure the signatures of the two Sevilla players.Gabarro and Payne will bring a wealth of experience and talent to Everton, and their signings are a statement of intent from the club.
The Toffees are looking to challenge the top teams in the WSL, and the addition of these two players will undoubtedly strengthen their squad.The transfer window is open until September 13, and Everton fans will be eagerly waiting to see if the club can secure any more signings. With Gabarro and Payne already on board, the Toffees
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