Everton are reportedly interested in Wigan Athletic forward Joe Gelhardt.
Wigan Athletic fans have taken to Twitter to give their reaction to speculation linking Joe Gelhardt with a move to Everton in the summer transfer window.
According to The Sun, Everton are interested in signing Gelhardt from Wigan at the end of the season.
It has been reported by the British tabloid that Everton’s Director of Football Marcel Brands is “desperate” to secure the services of the 17-year-old forward.
Wigan fans have given their take on speculation that Premier League club Everton are looking at the teenager.
Below are some of the best comments:
Good signing for Everton?
Gelhardt is only 17 years of age, and it is clear that he is not ready to be the leading striker at Everton or at any other club in the Premier League at the moment.
In fact, even at Wigan, the teenager is not guaranteed a place in the starting lineup, with England Under-18 international having made just one start and 11 substitute appearances in the Championship so far this season, according to WhoScored.
However, Gelhardt is a very talented and promising young forward who can be a success at Everton in the long run, and one can understand why the Toffees are reportedly keen on him.
Meanwhile, Fleetwood Town manager Joey Barton has praised defender Lewis Gibson – on loan from Everton – for his performances for his side.
The Liverpool Echo quotes Barton as saying: “Lewis (Gibson) only played his second ever league game and a lot of balls came down his channel, which he dealt with. He was outstanding and got better and better as the game went on.”
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