“Deal getting closer – Everton now one step closer to SIGNING 18-goal sensational star with parent club now powerless in stopping his move to Hill Dickson Stadium as they have identified his replacement with Merseyside move now imminent

The summer transfer window is now officially open and Everton are anticipated to be active.

David Moyes is poised to receive significant financial support from the Friedkin Group, who have ambitious plans for the football club.

The Hill Dickinson Stadium will enable Everton to spend with greater freedom in upcoming transfer windows, with projections suggesting it could bring in an additional £40m annually in income.

The Toffees have already explored a move for Nick Woltemade, who finished as Stuttgart’s leading scorer last season.

Tottenham Hotspur winger Manor Solomon has also been linked to Merseyside, although Daniel Levy is currently declining to enter talks.

Now, one of Everton’s reported midfield targets may become available as his current club are seeking out his successor.

Burnley line up replacement for Everton-linked Josh Brownhill:

Moyes aims to introduce more goals into his side and has been pursuing an attacking midfielder since his arrival in January.

Everton weighed up a move for Josh Brownhill in January, but in the end, the Friedkins opted to hold back and prepare for a larger investment this summer.

Brownhill has continued to be associated with the Toffees in recent weeks and has kept quiet on his next move, with his deal expiring at the end of June.

Now, it appears the Clarets are bracing for his exit, as Alan Nixon claims they’ve identified Rennes midfielder Jordan James as a potential successor.

They had been optimistic about securing him on a renewed contract, but it’s becoming clear that his demands and related costs are too steep.

There’s been no confirmation on how near Everton might be to securing Brownhill’s services, but there’s clearly an opportunity to strike.

Brownhill 2024/25 stats
Brownhill had a standout campaign in the Championship, helping Burnley secure automatic promotion to the Premier League.

• 42 appearances
• 18 goals
• 6 assists

The 29-year-old earned Burnley’s Players’ Player of the Season award, underlining the esteem in which he is held within the squad.

Brownhill actually ranks in the top one per cent for non-penalty goals per 90 minutes among players in his position across Europe, according to FBref data.

So if Everton do manage to finalise a deal, it would certainly introduce a fresh dynamic to their current midfield options.