Everton sign “skilled” Arsenal star, with a second player expected to join in eye-catching double swoop.
Everton has reportedly signed Arsenal Under-16s midfielder Demi Akarakiri, who is expected to shine at Goodison Park in the future. Kevin Thelwell, the Toffees’ sports director, has previously stated that the club intends to focus on signing young players who would be solid long-term assets. Everton have been scouting the market for potential signings, with a deal for Linfield wonderkid Braiden Graham already completed. Watch all four days of The Masters exclusively live on Sky Sports for only £22 more each month.
According to Jeorge Bird, who is followed by David Ornstein on X, Everton has now’signed’ Akarakiri after beating out the competition. The adolescent is referred to as a “skilful player” with “impressive passing ability.” Everton will hope that Akarakiri can fulfill his potential and prove to be a valuable addition in the future.
Akarakiri was reportedly released by Arsenal and will now continue his development at Everton’s youth divisions. It is unclear which age group the midfielder will join, but if he excels in the coming months, he is likely to be awarded a scholarship. Everton to pull off double Arsenal raid. As previously revealed by TEAMtalk, Akarakiri isn’t the only Arsenal academy standout Everton is interested in, and they’re also the favourites to sign Omari Benjamin.
Benjamin, 18, remains on Arsenal’s books but has gone on trial with Everton. On March 2, he scored for the Under-21s in Premier League 2. The Welsh youth international can play either as a striker or a left flank. He is scheduled to be released by Arsenal at the end of the season, and other clubs have expressed an interest in him. According to reports, Everton officials have ‘already seen enough’ from Benjamin to convince them that he’s deserving of a long-term contract.
The Toffees have already produced a contract offer for the brilliant forward, and negotiations will likely last several months before they reach an agreement.
Benjamin has all of the tools to make it to the Premier League in the future, and Everton will hope he becomes a crucial player for them. Everton will not have much money to spend this summer due to continued financial challenges, but bringing in young players like Benjamin and Akarakiri is a step in the right direction. They may be obliged to trade at least one vital player, with centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite and midfielder Amadou Onana being pursued by several elite clubs.