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Everton fans react as club reportedly prepare to sign Robin Olsen permanently

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Everton fans have been reacting to a report that has claimed Robin Olsen could be signed permanently in January.

Tuttomercatoweb have said that the Toffees could move to make the Swede one of their own next month, having looked decent on loan so far.

Olsen has only made a handful of appearances – three to be precise – but has looked fairly assured between the sticks.

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It seems he may have done enough to convince Toffees officials, who are now said to be preparing to put an offer to his parent club AS Roma.

TMW say Roma would immediately reinvest any money received for Olsen into buying a new goalkeeper.

It could be that Everton moving to buy Olsen will be something that helps Jordan Pickford raise his game at Goodison Park.

He’s responded well to Olsen coming in on loan, but seeing the club signing the 30-year-old permanently could potentially help him become more focused and consistent.

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In theory, having a decent back-up on the scene is good for providing the number one with the push they need to stay at the top of their game.

On social media, Everton fans were fairly welcoming of the reports about Olsen’s move potentially being turned permanent: