Sky Sports news editor Alan Myers claims that he’s not heard anything about Everton wanting to sign West Brom attacker Tom Fellows.

This comes after TEAMtalk reported on 28 August that the Toffees are eyeing a move to sign the 21-year-old.

It’s understood that the Englishman is valued at £15million should any club attempt to sign him before the transfer window closes.

Everton must not shell out that kind of money on Tom Fellows

At 21, Fellows has shown promise in the Championship, but his lack of a proven track record outside this league makes him a risky investment at such a price.

The Premier League’s demands are vastly different, requiring not just talent but immediate adaptability and consistency.

For Everton, spending £15million on a player who has yet to demonstrate his ability at a higher level could be seen as an overvaluation, especially when compared to other proven talents available within or even below that price range.

This investment could strain the Toffees’ budget, potentially needed for more established players or other squad needs.

Moreover, the risk of Fellows not transitioning successfully could lead to a depreciation in his value, impacting Everton’s future transfer strategies and financial planning.

If things haven’t progressed so far, they are unlikely to before the 30 August deadline.

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Done Deal: West Brom has reached agreement with club over Tom Fellows

West Brom have reportedly told three Premier League clubs what they will need to pay to secure the services of Tom Fellows after a a couple of bids were rejected.

According to TEAMtalk, Fellows is valued in the £15m bracket and their position is that they want to keep him amid late interest in the window, but could lose him should any club meet their valuation.

In recent days, Ipswich Town and Southampton have had bids of £11m and £10m rejected and now Everton are mulling over making a move for the tricky winger. They had interested reported him at the start of the year and now that looks to be reignited in the final 48 hours of the transfer window, as they consider making a move for the England under-20 international.

Ernest Nuamah is Everton’s prime target according to TEAMtalk but should they fail to land him, then they could move on to Fellows who they view as a promising, and cheaper alternative.

Fellows has been instrumental to the Baggies’ good start to the season and played a key role in their wins over QPR and Stoke City. He supplied Josh Maja with an assist for one of his goals at Loftus Road, and then last weekend, he set up Maja and Karlan Grant for their efforts at the Bet365 Stadium.

The 21-year-old is under contract at the Hawthorns until the summer of 2027, and signed a new deal in January despite there being reported interest from Everton, Southampton and Leicester City.

West Brom are poised to complete the signing of Mikey Johnston from Celtic, but he is viewed as an addition to the squad, rather than a potential replacement for Fellows. A £3m move has been agreed and he is undergoing a medical ahead of his return to the Midlands.