Everton have ‘agreement’ in place for ‘ridiculous’ winger amid Premier League competition

Everton are reportedly waiting for the green light to sign Hull City attacker Jaden Philogene.

The 22-year-old is hot property after playing a starring role in the Championship last season. Not only are Everton involved in a potential move, they face stiff competition from Premier League rivals Crystal Palace and Ipswich.

More importantly, the latter have already moved to secure an Everton target, Jacob Greaves, who is said to be close to securing a deal after he was originally linked with Everton across the past six months as a potential Jarrad Branthwaite replacement - but they also want Philogene. 

Reports from the Greaves deal have claimed Ipswich are eyeing a double swoop - according to David Ornstein. He claims that a double deal is ‘likely’ but not close. Yet, Everton remain in the running after reports from the Daily Mail. The outlet claims that Everton are hopeful on winning the race to sign Philogene after the winger indicated his willingness to join the blues. Everton have an ‘agreement’ in place with Hull City and are waiting for the green light. 

With 12 goals and six assists last season, he enjoyed the best season of his career to date. Going ‘viral’ for his stunning solo effort against Rotherham which included two moments of brilliant skill against the same defender before a ‘rabona’ cross was deflected in for one of the moments of the season.

Clearly, that saw him thrust into the limelight as Barcelona were soon rumoured to be interested but, while the Catalan giants are a destination he aspires to in the future, he ruled himself out of a move this summer. For Everton, adding wide quality is of paramount importance given they only have Dwight McNeil and Jack Harrison as natural wingers. With Harrison arriving on loan once again, they need someone who can fill that role for seasons to come, as he will exit at the end of the season.