Report: Everton are on the verge of signing Samuel Chukwueze on loan

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According to Mundo Deportivo, Everton are now one step away from signing Villarreal winger Samuel Chukwueze.

The Toffees haven’t won a game in the Premier League so far this season. Frank Lampard is bolstering his squad to convert those draws and losses into wins, and Chukwueze could become one of their most exciting signings in a while.

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Everton are on the verge of signing Samuel Chukwueze on loan

The report from the Spanish outlet has revealed that a deal has been agreed between Everton and Villarreal for the transfer of Chukwueze.

The Nigerian winger, branded as ‘incredible’ by Samuel Eto’o, is now set to join the Toffees on a season-long loan deal by tomorrow’s deadline. Everton, however, will be obligated to make this deal permanent next summer – for an already-agreed-upon fee of £38.8 million.

That’s not a bad sum at all for Everton, considering that he’s still only 23 and his current contract includes a release clause that stands at an eye-watering £69 million.

The report further reveals that Villarreal hadn’t heard anything about Everton’s interest in Chukwueze until Tuesday. However, once contact was made, almost everything was agreed upon very quickly, and it looks like the deal will go through now.

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Everton certainly need all the help that they can get, and Chukwueze would be a really exciting signing.

The Nigerian is absolutely rapid and is a very good dribbler as well. He can score goals, create chances, and the fact that he’s still only 23 means he will only get better in the coming years.

Everton have a fantastic left-winger in Anthony Gordon. The youngster is the Toffees’ biggest threat at the moment, and if Chukwueze comes in on the opposite side, the Merseysiders could become a really dangerous side.

If this deal goes through, we’re really excited to see how Chukwueze will fare in the Premier League.