Everton will reportedly compete with Crystal Palace to sign 19-year-old Scottish winger Ben Doak from Liverpool in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by The Sun, Ben Doak is the subject of interest from Everton. The Toffees are scouring the market for a wide attacker heading into the summer transfer window and have set their sights on the Liverpool attacking prospect. Meanwhile, the Scottish wonderkid is also a target for Crystal Palace, with the Merseyside club demanding £25 million to part ways with him.
Ben Doak and his fledgling career
Ben Doak has had to bide his time since graduating from the youth division at Liverpool FC. A native of Dalry, the Scot spent most of his formative years in his homeland, passing through the academies at Dalry Rovers FC, Ayr United FC, and Celtic. However, he ended his youth career at the Merseyside club after arriving from Celtic.
The 19-year-old made his first-team bow for Liverpool in November 2022 but has had to bide his time at the Merseyside club. However, Doak has enjoyed a solid campaign since sealing a loan move to Middlesbrough last summer, amassing three goals and seven assists in 24 appearances in the EFL Championship.
Meanwhile, Doak’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several well-known clubs. Premier League outfits, in particular, are keen on signing the Scottish international, with Everton and Crystal Palace among the prospective suitors vying for his signature heading into the summer transfer window.
What next?
Crystal Palace mulled over signing Ben Doak in the winter transfer window before the deal failed to see the light of day. However, amid uncertainties surrounding Eberechi Eze’s long-term future, the Eagles must scour the market for a versatile attacker. So, the continued interest in the Liverpool whizid is understandable.
As for Everton, signing a player from Liverpool might be controversial. However, amid uncertainties surrounding the long-term futures of Jack Harrison and Jesper Lindstrom, the Toffees need a replacement. So, Doak is an option worth considering, with Liverpool’s asking price of £25 million likely fitting Everton’s budget.
While £25 million might be a sizable sum for a 19-year-old prospect yet to establish a foothold at Liverpool FC, he has the potential to justify the price tag in the long run. So, it will not be surprising to see him moving to Everton or Crystal Palace in the summer transfer window.
