Everton Move for Highly-Rated Teenager Falls Through Due to Visa Issues

Everton’s attempt to sign a highly talented European teenager fell through due to visa issues, according to a source close to the player.

Everton Aiming to Strengthen Attack

After a period of instability, Everton’s new owners, the Friedkin Group, have brought back stability as the club looks forward to a new era away from Goodison Park.

The reappointment of David Moyes as manager by Friedkin has significantly improved the team’s performance. They have also reduced the club’s substantial debt, freeing up funds for summer signings.

With available funds, Everton has been linked to several prominent players, including former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, currently on loan at AC Milan from AS Roma.

Everton is reported to have already contacted Abraham, who has scored eight goals in 34 appearances for Milan this season. Moyes is eager to strengthen his attack, especially given the uncertainty surrounding Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s future, whose contract expires at the end of the season.

Abraham is reportedly interested in returning to the Premier League, with West Ham United, Nottingham Forest, and Fulham also interested. Additionally, Everton is reportedly interested in West Ham’s Tomas Soucek and Brentford’s Christian Norgaard to add experience to their midfield.

Everton to Miss Out on Young Star

Another player Everton aimed to sign was Hungarian youth player Ricsi Pisont. Pisont, the 13-year-old nephew of former Hungarian international István Pisont, reportedly spent time at Everton’s academy and impressed enough for the club to want to sign him, according to reports.

The teenager also trained at Blackburn’s academy and impressed them as well. However, he will now remain at Budapest Honvéd’s academy, his uncle’s former club, due to visa issues preventing a move to England.

“He gained valuable experience, and both clubs wanted to sign him, but unfortunately, we cannot yet obtain a visa for England,” said Ricsi Pisont’s father, Richárd Pisont, to the media.

“In any case, we are in a good situation now. Serious development is underway at the Honvéd academy, and everything is in place for Ricsi to develop his talent in Kispest,” he added.

István Pisont’s comments suggest Everton is missing out on a significant talent.

“He has exceptional insight in attack, makes good decisions in various game situations, possesses high football intelligence and excellent technical skills,” said the Honvéd legend, now managing Hungary’s U-17 team. “If his physical attributes develop well, and with a bit of luck, he will have a very successful career.”