Everton 'consider' Sheffield United defender Femi Seriki as Brooke Norton-Cuffy alternative
Everton are reportedly considering a move for Sheffield United defender Femi Seriki.
Over six years have passed since Seriki arrived at Bramall Lane, making the move from Bury’s youth system after the Shakers were forced to leave the EFL pyramid.
It has been a bumpy road for the right-back, who has been loaned to Beerschot, Boston United, Rochdale and Rotherham United, but he is now a regular in Chris Wilder’s side.
His form has improved substantially as the season has progressed and it has been suggested his exploits have not flown completely under the radar.
Everton linked with Sheffield United defender
According to SportsBoom, the marauding full-back is under consideration as a potential signing for Everton.
The Toffees appear intent on signing a right-back and have been strongly linked with Genoa’s Brooke Norton-Cuffy, another former Rotherham loanee.
However, it has been claimed Seriki is viewed as a potential alternative if Norton-Cuffy cannot be lured to Merseyside.
Everton had previously been linked with Leeds United’s Jayden Bogle, but the chance of a move for the former Blade was quickly downplayed.
Femi Seriki’s development
A move to Everton would be a significant step-up for Seriki, who has only made 54 appearances at senior level for Sheffield United. However, at just 22, he is a player with plenty of time to develop.
In December, Blades boss Chris Wilder spoke of how Seriki’s return to form had allowed Japhet Tanganga to play in a central role.
He said: "We've got good combinations, good competition as well now, Femi coming into the team, we haven't got a natural right-back into the football club apart from him.
"He had a slow start so him producing the performances that he is [is important], we've got good competition at left-back and Japh playing in his natural position now."