Everton want to bring Manchester United striker Ethan Wheatley to the Hill Dickinson Stadium this summer, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
The Blues have been linked with Chelsea striker Liam Delap, but need other attacking reinforcements.
Wheatley has now emerged as an option for the Merseyside club as he is not in Man United manager Michael Carrick’s plans.
Everton are preparing to make a formal approach for the 20-year-old Red Devils academy graduate.
Wheatley has made four appearances for United, but he is surplus to requirements.
He spent last season on loan in League One with Northampton Town and Bradford City, making 36 appearances across both spells.
Wheatley was in League Two with Walsall in 2024-25 and a move to prove himself in the Premier League could appeal to him.
The England youth international was Man United’s Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year in 2023-04 after impressing with the under-18s.
Wheatley won the under-18 Premier League North title and under-18 Premier League Cup final that season.
Everton manager David Moyes reckons he has what it takes to become a top striker in the English top-flight, and a deal could be wrapped up soon.
Wheatley was not part of Man United’s travelling squad for today’s Snapdragon Cup fixture against Atletico Madrid and an exit is on the cards.
