View: Everton academy star looks destined for loan exit despite recent lack of form

Braiden Graham has had a season to remember for Everton Under-21s, which could see him depart on loan this summer.

The Toffees have no reason to contemplate the futures of their young players, with a European football battle ongoing in the Premier League.

However, once the summer comes around, Everton will have plenty of work to do from a recruitment perspective, which includes outgoings, and that may well be in regard to Graham.

The teen has had an excellent campaign in the Premier League 2 with eight goals and an assist, albeit having managed none in his last four appearances.

Graham would benefit from a loan move away from Everton, and that may come to fruition in a matter of months.

Braiden Graham development will be hindered at Everton

David Moyes has handed very few minutes to their academy stars this season, and regardless of the outcome in their hunt for European football, it’s unlikely to change next season.

And even if it did, Graham is still likely quite far down the pecking order when it comes to players on the verge of a first-team chance.

He has the quality, but another campaign playing academy football will do nothing for his development, which would be a negative for all parties.

For him to reach his true potential, and for the Toffees to get a better understanding of how ready he is, a loan move needs to be sanctioned this summer.

Whether it be to an EFL side or a club lower down the English pyramid, Graham would benefit massively from having senior minutes.

What is Graham’s contract situation?

Fortunately for Everton and for Graham, the teenager will still have one year left on his deal come the end of the campaign.

It means that if a loan move is sanctioned, both parties will have the time to reflect on the campaign and decide what comes next.

Should Graham impress, then Everton may take the chance and hand a new deal.

Should he fail to achieve that, then it feels unlikely a new deal would be coming.

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