Everton forgotten man given potential escape route after January transfer window closure

Jean-Philippe Gbamin could be handed an Everton escape route after the closure of the January transfer window.

It’s reported that the midfielder is being eyed by CSKA Moscow - and it could be a chance to end his Merseyside misery.

Gbamin has endured a nightmare spell since his £25 million move to the Toffees from Mainz in the summer of 2019.

In total, he has played just eight times for Everton amid a number of injury problems.

Gbamin, 26, now finds himself surplus to requirements at Goodison Park following the January arrivals of Donny van de Beek and Dele Alli.

The Ivory Coast international was left out of last weekend’s match-day squad against Leeds United - having played for the under-23s against Burnley. the previous evening.

Now Gbamin is wanted by CSKA Moscow before the Russian transfer window closes on 22 February, according to Metaratings.

CSKA are currently fourth in the Russian Premier League and eight points behind leaders Zenit.