Bradford City's Ethan Wheatley has been linked with a move to Everton after his loan spell with the Bantams. The 20-year-old made 12 appearances for the club but failed to score. He has since been linked with German outfit Schalke 04 and Dutch club SC Cambuur, but is still in the Manchester United ranks as it stands.
What happened?
Everton are reportedly preparing a move for Manchester United forward Ethan Wheatley following his loan spell at Bradford City.
Why it matters for Bradford City
The Bantams may have not seen the best of Wheatley during his loan spell, but the forward is still viewed as a player with a high ceiling. In March, senior Bantams figure Antoni Sarcevic praised Wheatley's contributions to the team, saying: "I still think Ethan is doing brilliantly for us. I know he'll pride himself on goals but I think what he give us to us is really good. The goals will come if he keeps going."
What comes next?
Everton would have to fork out a fee to land Wheatley on a permanent basis, as he is under contract at Old Trafford until 2028. The Toffees are said to be preparing a proposal to make a formal approach to Manchester United soon.
Bradford City are currently 4th in League One, 77 points from 46 games, with a recent form of WDDDL. They are 26 points behind leaders Lincoln in the title race. Goals this season have been scarce, with 58 scored and 51 conceded, resulting in a +7 goal difference.
The interest in Wheatley may come as a surprise to Bradford fans, who did not see the forward make the desired impact at Valley Parade. However, the 20-year-old is still viewed as a player with a high ceiling, and his potential move to Everton could be a significant development for the Bantams in the transfer market.
