Softfootball has gathered that Everton have agreed a permanent transfer fee to sign 16-year-old Arthur Barratt from Chelsea, securing one of the Premier League’s promising young academy talents.
Born in September 2009, Barratt currently features for Chelsea’s U16 side and has attracted attention with his performances at youth level. The midfielder, who has Vietnamese heritage, is viewed as a long-term development prospect as Everton continue their strategy of investing in emerging talents.
The move highlights Everton’s growing focus on identifying and developing young players with potential, while also underlining Chelsea’s continued academy production at Cobham. The Blues have regularly developed highly rated youth players before they pursue senior opportunities elsewhere.
The deal comes as Barratt prepares for the next stage of his career, with Everton hoping to provide a pathway for his progression into professional football.
Manchester United have also made progress in discussions with Marcus Rashford’s representatives, with positive talks opening the possibility of the forward returning to training and beginning pre-season preparations under manager Michael Carrick.
