Everton sign £20m striker and sell senior defender — AI predicts January transfer business after takeover
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With a little more than a week left until the end of 2024, clubs are now putting their plans and shopping lists together for the January transfer window.
Following the confirmation of the Friedkin Group’s takeover, Everton are expected to undergo some significant changes. With numerous transfer rumours surrounding the club ahead of 2025, we asked ChatGPT to predict how the Toffees’ January transfer window might unfold.
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Hide AdThe predictions have been put together using real recent information from the media, including estimated transfer fees. Take a look below at what AI thinks Everton will get up to on the January market.
Everton predicted January signings
Samuel Chukwueze – AC Milan (on loan)
Nigeria international Samuel Chukwueze is currently under contract with AC Milan until 2028 but has been struggling for regular game time this season. The 25-year-old has 15 Serie A appearances so far this term but started in just seven of them. The winger has been linked with a potential loan move to Everton, which will strengthen Dyche’s attack in their battle to avoid another relegation scrap.
Elijah Adebayo – Luton Town (£15-20m)
Everton could prioritise a move for Elijah Adebayo, as he fits the bill for what Dyche is looking for in a striker. With doubt cast over Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s future, the Toffees could push to sign a replacement early on. Adebayo has been quoted to cost between £15-20 million, as Luton Town value the 26-year-old greatly. He only has five goals so far this season but contributed ten in the Hatters’ Premier League debut last term.
David Harrington – Fleetwood Town (£500k-£1m)
David Harrington is currently competing in League Two but after a call-up to the Wales national team, he has been attracting attention from clubs in higher tiers. Everton are said to be interested in signing the 24-year-old to plan for the future and a modest transfer fee has been quoted. Harrington’s contract expires in 2026 and while Fleetwood Town are expected to hold out for a £1 million offer, a deal for less is deemed realistic.
Everton predicted January outgoings
Michael Keane (£3-5m)
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Hide AdWith Jarrad Branthwaite now back to fitness, Michael Keane has not featured in the Premier League since November. His current contract is due to expire in the summer and Everton have reportedly decided against offering him a new deal. The Toffees could opt to sanction Keane’s exit in January, in order to avoid losing him for free at the end of the season.
The 31-year-old has attracted attention from Serie A and MLS teams ahead of the window, with clubs like Sampdoria, Bologna and Genoa named. Leicester City and Southampton have also been thrown into the mix.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (£20-30m)
A whopping 12 senior players are approaching the end of their contracts in June and Dominic Calvert-Lewin is another one of them. Recent reports claim he is expected to leave Goodison Park at the end of the season amid growing interest from other clubs.
Everton could consider cashing in early in attempt to snag some cash for his signature. ChatGPT has quoted between £20-30 million for Calvert-Lewin, but the higher end of the range may be difficult to reach due to his contract expiring and injury history. Clubs including West Ham, Newcastle United and Brighton have been mentioned as potential destinations, along with Serie A outfits Roma and Atalanta.
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