“What they need more of” – Everton eyeing move for 26-year-old from EFL: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict‘ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Everton are one of a host of Premier League clubs interested in a summer move for Burnley’s Josh Brownhill, according to 90min.

The 26-year-old has two years remaining on his contract at Turf Moor, but could be someone who moves on to provide further finances for Vincent Kompany to put his stamp on the first team squad.

The Clarets are set to alter their style of play significantly next season, and it remains to be seen whether Brownhill is to be a key component in that or not.

We gathered the thoughts of a selection of FLW writers to see if they believe that Brownhill would be a smart addition for the Toffees…

George Dagless

Brownhill is a good player and so I can see why Everton are looking at him.

In many ways I think he is what they need more of in their squad – a good pro that is always going to put a shift in in midfield and fight for the shirt, without downing tools.

Everton have some good players but last year it looked like they had some shirkers too, and that is a criminal offence when you’re playing for a club and for a fanbase like theirs.

They demand full commitment and I think Brownhill gives that, whilst also possessing good quality on the ball and a hunger to surely show he is not finished with the Premier League yet despite Burnley’s relegation.

I think it could be rather shrewd.

Ben Wignall

With Everton apparently looking at Harry Winks to bolster their midfield, I’m not sure a move for Brownhill would make total sense.

It entirely depends on how Frank Lampard is going to shape his options up