Deal Close: Everton wants to RAID club with £18m to sign world-class player who is also keen on joining Everton

Everton are reportedly showing interest in Aston Villa’s Jaden Philogene, just a few months after he joined Villa Park in an £18m deal. According to The Athletic, Everton are one of the sides interested in taking Philogene on loan, along with Ipswich Town, who also showed interest in him last summer.

However, there are complications for Everton, who have already reached their loan limit for the season. This means that if they want to bring in Philogene, they may have to terminate their loan for Jack Harrison.

Philogene has struggled to make an impact at Villa Park, making just two league starts, and Villa are now open to allowing him to leave on loan. Everton’s interest in Philogene is intriguing, given that he was warned against joining the Toffees last summer by former Tottenham Hotspur player Chris Waddle.

Waddle advised Philogene to consider clubs in Spain or Germany instead, citing Barcelona’s interest in him as a testament to his potential. However, with Philogene struggling to make an impact at Villa, a loan move to Everton could be a good opportunity for him to regain his form and confidence.

Everton’s manager, Sean Dyche, has been criticized for not using his summer signings, and Philogene’s potential arrival could raise questions about whether he would be given sufficient playing time. Nevertheless, with Everton struggling for goals, adding an exciting young player like Philogene could be a shrewd move.