Everton could look to the January transfer window to strengthen their squad and now a new potential transfer target has emerged.

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According to Football Insider, Everton have joined the race to sign Birmingham City midfielder George Hall next month.

As per the report, the Toffees are joined by bitter rivals Liverpool and Leeds United in their interest of the Championship talent, however, his current club are not keen to part ways with the player.

Doucoure replacement

Frank Lampard would have likely been spending the World Cup break desperately searching for ways to improve the poor performances that Everton have been displaying recently.

Despite a promising start in the Premier League, the Toffees have fallen into 17th and look to face another relegation scrap if they don’t pick up crucial points when they return to action against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day.

There is no doubt that the Everton boss will be looking to the January transfer window to provide some solutions to improving the performances at Goodison Park and to bolster the depth of the squad in key areas.

As a result, the signing of young midfield talent Hall could be the perfect opportunity for Lampard to add a fresh perspective in the centre of the pitch.

After getting rid of Dele Alli, Andre Gomes, Allan and Fabian Delph in the summer, there is definitely room for more midfield depth, especially now that James Garner is set to be out for a while with a back injury.

Not only that, Abdoulaye Doucoure has been linked with a potential move away from the Merseyside club in January and even if Everton don’t find a buyer for the midfielder, he will be out of contract – as it stands – in the summer of 2023, so the signing of Hall could be essential.

The youngster has been rising through the ranks in Birmingham City’s U18 and U21 teams, finally earning his senior debut in January 2022 and has been making regular appearances ever since.

Over 18 Championship appearances, the 18-year-old ace – who was dubbed “explosive” by Martin Olorenshaw, his coach at U18 level – has scored one goal, registered one assist and created two big chances despite only averaging 32 minutes per game.

With that being said, the signing of Hall could be a great prospect for the future of the midfield at Goodison Park and could give Lampard an opportunity to develop a young talent who can make a huge difference in the team.