Everton are reportedly in talks with Wigan Athletic over signing James Carragher, son of ex-Liverpool defender and current Sky Sports pundit Jamie.
The 18-year-old is out of contract at the League One club this summer, although they would be due a development fee.
According to the
Liverpool Echo, Carragher is the only incoming transfer David Unsworth is planning for the Under-23s squad this summer as the club continue to blood talent from the academy at USM Finch Farm.
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The 18-year-old is rated highly at the Latics but is only signed to a scholarship deal, which means he could leave for free at the end of the season. The Telegraph say that Everton have been keeping a close eye on him, and are set to offer him a deal that would take him back to Merseyside to play with their under-23 side in Premier League 2.
It s not a done deal yet - The Times say that the Carragher camp are awaiting a second offer after the Toffees first proposal was rejected - but Everton are expected to make a renewed push to bring him in.