Sevilla pushing to sign Everton defender Nathan Patterson
Everton defender Nathan Patterson is attracting serious transfer interest from Spain, with Sevilla reportedly in advanced talks to secure the Scotland international on a season-long loan. The 23-year-old right-back, who joined Everton from Rangers in January 2022 for £16 million, has endured a difficult spell at Goodison Park and may now be handed the opportunity to revive his career in La Liga.
Since arriving on Merseyside, Patterson has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter. His time at Everton has been disrupted by injuries and inconsistency, and he has found himself low in the pecking order under David Moyes. This season, the Scottish defender has not featured in either of Everton’s opening two Premier League games, suggesting his future may lie away from Goodison Park. Sevilla are looking to take advantage of the situation, identifying Patterson as a prime candidate to strengthen their defensive options.
The potential move is linked closely to the future of Juanlu Sánchez, Sevilla’s current right-back. Sánchez is in advanced negotiations to join Serie A champions Napoli, which would leave Sevilla short in that position. Patterson has emerged as a like-for-like replacement, offering a mix of energy, pace, and international experience that could suit the demands of Spanish football. While his opportunities in England have been limited, a switch to La Liga would provide him with a fresh start and the chance to showcase his abilities on a bigger stage.
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Despite his struggles at Everton, Patterson has shown promise when given the opportunity. Last season, he made just 10 league appearances, but across his time with the Toffees, he has played 59 games and contributed three assists. His attacking intent from the right flank and his willingness to push forward remain key attributes, though consistency has been an issue. At just 23 years old, Patterson still has plenty of time to develop, and a loan move could be the ideal step to help him regain confidence and form.
On the international stage, Patterson has been a reliable option for Scotland. He has earned 23 caps for his country, scoring once and providing valuable depth in Steve Clarke’s squad. His performances for the national team have often been more assured than at club level, suggesting he can rise to the occasion when trusted with responsibility. Sevilla’s interest highlights the fact that clubs across Europe still see his potential, and the Spanish side could offer him the regular game time he craves.
For Everton, allowing Patterson to leave on loan makes sense if first-team chances are limited. It would provide the player with development opportunities while giving Sevilla a capable replacement for Sánchez. If the move goes through, it could be mutually beneficial for all parties: Everton would ease their squad congestion, Sevilla would strengthen their defense, and Patterson would gain the platform to revive his career in one of Europe’s top leagues.
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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.
