Everton have struck a deal with Torino to transfer right‑back Nathan Patterson.
The 24‑year‑old Scotland international is cleared to undergo his medical and finalize the permanent switch.
He’ll ink a three‑year contract in Serie A, while Everton secure a sizable sell‑on percentage. For my money, securing a sell‑on clause was savvy.
Patterson’s only outing this season came in the EFL Cup win against Preston; he hasn’t featured in the Premier League, as midfielder Merlin Rohl has been deployed at right‑back for all three fixtures.
The defender has earned 29 caps for Scotland and played three World Cup games this summer before the team bowed out in the group stage.