Player who has already agreed Personal terms to join Everton may have made a SHOCKING decision to DITCH Everton and join……

The transfer saga surrounding Jaden Philogene has taken a dramatic turn, with Aston Villa emerging as the frontrunners to sign the Hull City winger. Despite Everton agreeing an £18m deal to bring Philogene to Goodison Park, Villa have exercised their right to match any offers and have agreed a £13.5million deal, inclusive of their 30% discount due to a sell-on clause.

According to John Percy of The Telegraph, Philogene is “destined” to return to Villa Park, where he will have the opportunity to work under Unai Emery in the Champions League. This development comes as a significant blow to Everton, who had been confident that Philogene preferred a move to Merseyside over other rival bids.

Sean Dyche and Kevin Thelwell had worked tirelessly to convince the 22-year-old that Goodison Park was the ideal destination for his career, but it now appears that Villa’s Champions League appeal has won out. Everton had been poised to make Philogene their fourth signing of the summer, but this setback means they must go back to the drawing board to find an alternative.

The Toffees’ attacking options out wide are particularly slim, and the club will need to act quickly to bolster their squad before the new season begins. While the agreement of an £18m deal suggests that Everton have the financial resources to compete in the transfer market, missing out on Philogene is a significant disappointment.

As the transfer window continues to unfold, Everton fans will be watching with bated breath to see how the club responds to this setback. With a 21-year-old Premier League striker also on the radar, the Toffees are clearly actively seeking to strengthen their squad. However, the loss of Philogene to Villa is a stark reminder that the transfer market can be unpredictable and unforgiving.

In the end, it seems that Philogene’s destiny lies at Villa Park, where he will have the opportunity to test himself against Europe’s elite. For Everton, the search for a new winger begins anew, with the clock ticking down to the start of the new season.