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Everton are interested in Wigan youngster Joe Gelhardt according to Goal, but face competition from rivals Liverpool.
What’s the word?
Both Liverpool and Everton are said to have an eye on the striker for some time, who joined Wigan at the age of 10 but grew up on Merseyside, so would perhaps welcome a return home.
The Reds recently sold academy striker Bobby Duncan so have an empty space in the squad, but Everton have also made continuous checks on his young career.
He is only 17 but made his debut as early as August 2018, appearing in a League Cup clash against Rotherham, which suggests big things are expected of him.
Gelhardt also played for the Latics in pre-season and scored against Burnley, and after the match he told the Wigan Observer, as reported by Goal:
“I don’t really get nervous…well I do, but in a good way!
“It’s something I try to use to help my game rather than affect it. Rather than shy away, I like to get on the ball and express myself, and it’s going well at the moment!”
That type of confidence on the ball should allow him to flourish, and if he made the move to Everton he would be working in an academy which has produced players who are useful with the ball at their feet, as evidenced by Tom Davies and Jonjoe Kenny succeeding at the top level, with the latter currently playing in the Bundesliga.
The right mindset to succeed
In the current climate it is difficult for young players to make an impression on the first-team, but a willingness to express one’s ability and a lack of fear about failing should point Gelhardt in the right direction.
Last season Bassala Sambou was the only Everton U23 player to find the net on a regular basis, but even his record of 11 goals in 25 games could be bettered by a player more daring and more willing to attempt the speculative, as Gelhardt appears to be.
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The Wigan man has already displayed a positive attitude to manager Paul Cook, and if he continues to play with confidence then he should continue to do well at Wigan, so by the point he makes a possible move to Everton he will be able to hit the ground running.
Gelhardt has also been involved in the England U17 team and scored in a match against Sweden, underlining how his self-belief can help him to succeed.
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