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Everton Football Club is preparing a January move for Ghanaian winger Ernest Nuamah, marking the first signing under the stewardship of their new owners, The Friedkin Group. The 21-year-old forward has been a long-standing target for the Toffees and came close to joining Fulham during the summer transfer window, only for the deal to fall apart on deadline day.

Nuamah, currently playing for Olympique Lyonnais, has struggled to find consistency this season under manager Pierre Sage, managing just one goal in 16 appearances across all competitions. Despite his underwhelming form, Everton sees the young winger as a promising addition to their squad for the second half of the campaign.

The move comes amidst financial turmoil at Lyon, who face provisional relegation due to their fiscal challenges. The French club is expected to offload key players in January, with Nuamah reportedly among those on the transfer list. Nigerian forward Gift Orban has already departed, and Nuamah could be next as Lyon looks to stabilize their finances.

Everton’s struggles this season have seen significant changes at the club, including the sacking of former managers Sean Dyche and David Moyes, the latter rumored to make a dramatic return to Goodison Park. Moyes, who coached Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus at West Ham last season, is expected to play a key role in revitalizing the squad.

Key Takeaways :

Everton’s New Era: Ernest Nuamah could be the first signing under The Friedkin Group’s ownership.

Struggles at Lyon: Financial issues at Olympique Lyonnais have forced the club to sell top players.

Nuamah’s Form: The 21-year-old has scored just once in 16 appearances this season.

Everton’s Overhaul: Recent managerial changes and squad improvements aim to address the club’s challenging season.

Past Interest: Nuamah was close to joining Fulham last summer, highlighting consistent Premier League interest in his talent.