Everton's multi-million-pound Ethan Wheatley plan emerges after more medical drama
Everton Football Club's attempt to sign Manchester United striker Ethan Wheatley collapsed after the club pulled out of the deal while the player was traveling for a medical. The incident reflects ongoing financial uncertainty and management issues within the club's ownership group.
Why it matters
The failed transfer highlights the operational and financial instability currently affecting Everton, impacting their ability to build a competitive squad.
Everton's failure to sign a striker in the summer is well documented, with Manchester United's Ethan Wheatley among those linked.
Wheatley is unlikely to have been a first-team ready player, but his name was regularly touted with a switch to Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Everton's interest in Wheatley came to an end when the young striker was loaned to Lincoln City instead.
The 20-year-old has been on United's books for more than a decade and has made four appearances in all competitions.
That includes three in the Premier League, with his debut in April 2024 seeing him become the 250th academy graduate to feature for the seniors.
Had things panned out differently, Wheatley could have been an Everton player this summer as fresh details emerge.
What happened with Ethan Wheatley to Everton deal?
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