Everton FC is eyeing a move for 16-year-old Australian right-back James Overy, but faces stiff competition from Manchester United and West Ham. According to Alan Nixon, the Toffees have been tracking Overy for some time, but Manchester United’s “VIP treatment” – including training with the club and accommodation at Hotel Football – may make them the frontrunners. Overy, who currently plays for Newton Abbot Spurs, has likely dreamed of playing for Manchester United since he was young, making it a tough task for Everton to lure him to Goodison Park.
However, at 16, Overy may not be ready for the pressure of playing for a massive club like Manchester United, where many young talents have struggled to develop. Everton, on the other hand, could offer him more opportunities to grow and flourish. The Toffees are a significant club in their own right, and beating Manchester United to the signing would be a bold statement of intent.
In other news, a Goodison insider has shared a surprising verdict on the potential takeover of the club, following a recent admission from owner Farhad Moshiri. Everton fans will be eager to see how these developments unfold.