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title: "Everton: Samuel Chukwueze move going down to the wire"
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author: "Ben Goodwin"
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published: "2022-09-01T21:47:26Z"
modified: "2022-09-01T21:47:26Z"
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# Everton: Samuel Chukwueze move going down to the wire

**[Everton](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fc-news/) could still sign Villarreal attacker Samuel Chukwueze, claims journalist Fraser Fletcher.**

### The Lowdown: Bid expected

It was [reported](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fc-news/villarreal-transfer-news-chukwueze-premier-league-2/) earlier today that the Goodison Park outfit were expected to make a late bid for Chukwueze, with Villarreal prepared to accept a ‘good offer’ for the Nigeria international.

Of course, time is now running out for any late deals, but there could still be one last twist on Merseyside.

### The Latest: Chukwueze ‘still possible’

Taking to Twitter, [Fletcher](https://twitter.com/FrazFletcher/status/1565419863040036865) has revealed that a deal for Chukwueze is ‘still possible’ before the deadline, but it will be ‘very, very tight’:

*“Latest I’ve been told – Chukwueze deal still possible for Everton. Been working with intermediaries in Spain to try to push through. Will be very, very tight.”*

### The Verdict: Exciting

It is certainly exciting for the supporters to hear that they could still get a deal done so late on in the window, let alone one for the quality of player that Chukwueze is.

Hailed by ESPN journalist [David Cartlidge](https://twitter.com/davidjaca/status/1113189651194494978) as a ‘ridiculous’ player who ‘tortures’ defenders, he has even been [compared](https://twitter.com/davidjaca/status/1113188846718652417?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1113188846718652417%7Ctwgr%5Ef2010a9dda5bfd2a7886ef773310f1d7f775f96a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.90min.com%2Fin%2Fposts%2F6335801-samuel-chukwueze-6-things-to-know-about-the-bayern-atletico-madrid-arsenal-leicester-target) to the legendary Arjen Robben for his ability to dribble at speed and cut in on his left foot.

In terms of his end product, the 23-year-old boasts an impressive 25 goals and 22 assists for Villarreal, and a further four strikes for Nigeria ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/samuel-chukwueze/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/401922/plus/0?saison=&verein=1050&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=)).

Nonetheless, with striker Neal Maupay signed from Brighton and Hove Albion as well, the Toffees would feel like they would have enough cover for the injured Dominic Calvert-Lewin if they sign Chukwueze in the final minutes of the window.