Everton are reportedly interested in Crystal Palace’s young Premier League right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka with the January transfer window opening soon.
It’s hard to believe that Aaron Wan-Bissaka only made his Crystal Palace debut in February.
Because the popular academy graduate is one of the first names on Roy Hodgson’s team-sheet right now and appears to have established himself as one of the next bright young things in English football.
According to The Sun, Wan-Bissaka’s outstanding form at right-back has caught the eye of Premier League rivals Everton, who are understood to be planning a future bid for a player they potentially see as Seamus Coleman’s long-term successor at Goodison Park.
But Wan-Bissaka hardly sounds like a player angling for a move despite Crystal Palace’s precarious position in and around the Premier League’s bottom three.
“It’s a big thing for me (to graduate from the academy to the first-team), Palace are my local team,” the 21-year-old told the club’s official website.
“I aim to build a future with this team and to see where it takes us. My aim is to keep my position, and to keep improving.”
Understandably, The Sun pointed out that Crystal Palace will look to block any move Everton make for their most exciting academy graduate since a certain Wilfried Zaha rose through the ranks.
The youngster has started 16 league games this season with his dribbling ability, outstanding cross skills and mature approach to defending marking him out as a truly special talent.
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