According to a recent report by the Evening Standard, Everton are eager to seal a loan move for Chelsea centre-back Fikayo Tomori during this summer transfer period. The same source has also revealed that the Pensioners are looking to send the English defender out on loan so that he can get some first-team experience under his belt at the highest level. Hence, the Toffees might have a good chance of getting the deal done if they are serious about recruiting Tomori in this off-season.
Tomori’s Steady Rise To The Top Of English Football
The 21-year-old is in dire need of regular first-team opportunities in the Premier League, having made only one senior appearance for Chelsea thus far. The English starlet began his playing career at the West London club before going on to graduate from their academy. Tomori has fought his way up the youth ranks at Stamford Bridge and is in line to break out as a first-team starter in the coming years.
However, he still needs to earn more top-level experience before he is ready to represent the Pensioners on a weekly basis. Therefore, Goodison Park could be an ideal destination for a player of Tomori’s potential heading into the new campaign.
The Calgary-born talent is no stranger to loan spells having represented clubs such as Brighton and Hove Albion, Hull City and Derby County during his career. Tomori has also played for England at various youth ranks but is yet to secure his first international cap for the Three Lions senior side.
What Will The English Defensive Ace Bring To Goodison Park?
Tomori is a quick and agile defender who can cover a lot of ground when left isolated at the back. He can also make some vital interceptions for his side as he can win a lot of 50-50 challenges inside his own half. The English centre-half is a powerhouse in defence and can command his penalty area with authority and conviction.
Acquiring Tomori: Wise Move For The Toffees?
Signing Tomori on loan could help the Toffees compete on all fronts in the upcoming campaign as he will undeniably improve the overall quality of Marco Silva’ squad.
However, he is still quite inexperienced at the highest level and would need time to adapt to life at Merseyside. All things considered, Tomori will be a decent acquisition for Silva as he looks to bring some silverware back to Goodison in the coming years. After all, his spell at Derby proved that the raw talent is there. Now it is up to the player to prove that he belongs in the biggest of stages.
