Nathan Patterson watches the Rangers’ tale recur as Everton begins its clearout with the announcement of James Tavernier’s “interest.”

Returning Nathan Patterson may have overcome his injury woes

but the defender will be suffering with a major case of deja vu at Everton.

The 23-year-old has made his return to the bench during The Toffees last two

Premier League clash after series of nightmare injury woes. However,

he has yet to make it off the bench against Brentford or West Ham meaning

his last appearances at first-team level for Everton came all the way back in April in the 6-0 defeat to Chelsea.

Having acted as Seamus Coleman’s understudy following his Rangers exit in in January 2022,

Sean Dyche is now opting to play Ashley Young in the right-back slot while the

Scotland international has been relegated to appearances for the under-21 side.

It’s a familiar story for Patterson from his days in he Premiership

having acted as cover for James Tavernier throughout the majority of his time at Ibrox.

And the right-back did himself no favours of earning a first-team recall during

his last outing for the second string having been sent off against

Watford before his side fell to a 1-0 defeat The Athletic also report that the

Goodison Park higher-ups are considering allowing some of their back-up

brigade leave on loan to gain first-team experience. Harrison Armstrong and

Roman Dixon appear to be heading for the door on Merseyside

but given his limited minutes Patterson may not be far behind.

It coincides with new reports that Al-Ettifaq is monitoring Tavernier in the Middle East.

Under Philippe Clement, the captain has seen less playing time this season and

was unable to come off the bench against Dundee United last weekend.

Since joining Steven Gerrard at Ettifaq, Michael Beale has been praised by some

as a switch player. With January drawing near, Saudi publication

Shoot claims the former Gers managers are “interested” in the 33-year-old.