
Sky Sports reveal shock twist in Alcaraz-Everton transfer as medical underway
Flamengo midfielder Carlos Alcaraz is undergoing a medical with Everton, according to Sky Sports News.
As reported by Alan Myers via Sky Sports’ live transfer centre (12:35 pm, 2 February), Alcaraz is set to join the Toffees on loan from Flamengo, with a deal expected to be complete within the next 24 hours [via the Daily Mail, 2 February].
However, in a twist, Myers reports that the loan deal includes an option to make the midfielder’s transfer to Goodison Park permanent. This is despite Flamengo stating via the club’s official website (31 January), that the loan agreement “includes a mandatory purchase clause subject to the fulfilment of goals established between the parties.”
Carlos Alcaraz transfer twist at Everton
This has been one of the most confusing transfer sagas in recent times. Therefore, it is no surprise that yet another twist has emerged in the tail, even this late on in proceedings.
First and foremost, it seems as though David Moyes’ side are set to land their man, with Alcaraz undergoing his medical, which is good news. However, it appears as though there is plenty of confusion about the terms of the transfer.
While that won’t matter for now, as all that matters is that Moyes will have another midfielder in the squad between now and the end of the season, fans will likely no doubt still want some clarity.
It seems as though Alcaraz was forced out of Flamengo [via O Globo, 1 February], and it is unlikely that he would therefore want to return to Brazil.

However, whether or not he remains on Merseyside beyond the end of the season remains to be seen.
In other Everton news, one player will be looking over his shoulder after £20million transfer news.
Everton ready loan-to-buy deal for left-back after Liverpool transfer news
Everton are working on a loan-to-buy deal to sign Rennes full-back Adrien Truffert, according to the Daily Mail.
The newspaper reported via its website [2 February] that Liverpool and Manchester United were following the Frenchman’s development but their interest waned as Rennes’ season faltered.
Truffert impressed Premier League legend Thierry Henry with some of his performances, having played for his Olympic team in the summer, and also has a full international cap, prompting interest in him on Merseyside.
Everton want competition for Vitaliy Mykolenko
It is a very wise idea to bring in a talented full-back, one who can play as a backup to Vitaliy Mykolenko and give the Ukrainian a well-earned rest.
The 25-year-old’s absence last season was a huge blow for the Toffees, with few other players in the squad really able to fill his shoes, but that might be about to change.