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Everton Eye Kellen Fisher as Right Back Race Intensifies

Everton’s recruitment drive appears to have turned toward youth, mobility, and long term planning, with fresh reports from TEAMtalk placing Everton firmly in the hunt for Kellen Fisher.

The 21 year old has been one of the more compelling performers in the Championship this season, and according to TEAMtalk, “Kellen Fisher, the versatile Norwich City defender, is firmly on the radar of a host of Premier League clubs after a standout campaign in the Championship, with Everton among his suitors.”

It is easy to see why. Fisher has played with a maturity that belies his age, equally adept on either flank, combining athleticism with positional intelligence. In a league often defined by chaos, he has provided calm.

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Fisher’s rise at Norwich City has been steady rather than spectacular, but consistency has been his calling card. As TEAMtalk note, “The 21-year-old right-back who is equally comfortable on the left has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Carrow Road, impressing scouts with his consistency, athleticism, and tactical intelligence.”

That reliability has attracted attention from across the top flight. Arsenal, Manchester United, Newcastle, Brentford, Brighton, and Fulham are all reported to have monitored him closely. In a market where full backs are increasingly expected to build play, press high, and recover quickly, Fisher ticks a number of contemporary boxes.

“Fisher’s ability to operate on both flanks, combined with his composure on the ball and willingness to join the attack, has made him one of the most sought-after young defenders outside the top flight,” the report adds. It reads like a checklist for modern recruitment departments.

Patterson Future Raises Questions at Goodison Park

For Everton, the context matters. TEAMtalk reveal that “Everton considered a move for Fisher in January, when David Moyes was keen to bring in a new right-back.” That interest coincided with uncertainty around Nathan Patterson, who has started just three Premier League games this term.

“Fisher’s arrival would have seen Nathan Patterson leave the club,” the report claims, with Sevilla previously circling. Patterson’s talent has flashed intermittently, but opportunity has been scarce.

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In truth, right back has been an unsettled position for years. Jake O’Brien, a natural centre back, has often filled the role. Stability, rather than stardom, might be what Everton crave.

With Fisher under contract until 2028, Norwich are in a position of strength. Yet, as TEAMtalk suggest, sizeable offers can test any resolve. Everton, if serious, must move swiftly.

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From an Everton perspective, this report feels both promising and familiar. Promising because Fisher fits the profile many supporters have wanted, young, adaptable, technically sound. Familiar because the club has been here before, linked with rising talents only to hesitate.

If Patterson departs, many fans would feel a tinge of frustration. He has shown glimpses of quality, and some would argue he has not been trusted consistently.

Fisher’s versatility could be invaluable across a long season. Everton have often lacked depth and flexibility, particularly in defensive areas. A player who reads the game well and presses relentlessly sounds tailor made for a side seeking structure.

Still, supporters will ask a simple question, can he handle the step up? Championship excellence does not always translate immediately. Everton’s recruitment must balance potential with readiness. If this seven club battle is real, decisiveness will define the outcome.

For now, Fisher represents possibility. Whether that possibility becomes progress depends on Everton acting with clarity rather than caution.