Everton officially confirm third summer signing and ‘hold talks’ over Celtic star

Everton confirm signing of Arsenal star 

Everton’s focus for this summer was always going to be on free transfers and loan deals and they have just announced the signing of 18-year-old striker Omari Benjamin on a free transfer.

Benjamin was released by Arsenal at the beginning of June and as previously reported by TEAMtalk, the Toffees were always the favourites to bring him in.

That is because the Wales youth international had a trial with Everton under-21s back in March and scored against Tottenham under-21s in his only game, which left a lasting impression on club staff.

Everton have now officially announced the arrival of Benjamin, who has penned a three-year deal at Goodison Park.

He becomes Everton’s third signing of the summer after Jack Harrison (loan) and Tim Iroegbunam (£9m from Aston Villa) – while the announcement of Iliman Ndiaye’s arrival from Marseille is imminent.

“This is a really exciting opportunity for me. I’m keen to show what I can do on the pitch and excited at what is to come at Everton,”

“When I came here on trial, the boys and staff were really nice, there was a good feel to the Club and everyone was really welcoming so it made it easy to sign here.”

Benjamin added: “I’d say I’m an exciting forward who likes to drive at opponents and score goals.

“I’m really keen to get started. This season, I just want to show what I can do and then, longer-term, get a chance to impress in the Senior Team set-up and, one day, play for Everton and help the Club as much as I can.”