Everton has offered former midfielder Tom Davies a training chance with the Under-21s as he searches for his next move. The 28-year-old is a free agent after leaving Sheffield United at the end of last season and will use the opportunity to maintain his fitness ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
What happened?
Former Everton midfielder Tom Davies has accepted an invitation to train with the club's Under-21s as he searches for his next move. Davies is a free agent after leaving Sheffield United at the end of last season and will use the opportunity to maintain his fitness ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
Why it matters for Everton
The training chance will allow Davies to maintain his fitness and potentially benefit Everton's young players during his time with the squad. Davies joined the club's academy at 11 and progressed through the ranks before making his senior debut at 17 in April 2016.
What comes next?
Davies made 179 appearances for Everton before joining Sheffield United in 2023. He hopes to find a new club soon and is using the training chance to stay fit and potentially benefit Everton's young players.
League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 13th in Premier League, 49 pts, 13W-10D-15L from 38 games, recent form LLDDL. Goals this season: 47 scored, 50 conceded (-3 goal difference). Title race: 36 points behind leaders Arsenal. Last result: Tottenham 1-0 Everton (2026-05-24). Recent form (last 5): 0W-2D-3L (LLLDD, most recent first); lost the last 3. Next fixture: vs Ipswich (at home, 2026-09-19).
