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Everton sign Josh Bowler from QPR on three-year deal as highly-rated teenager completes stunning Goodison Park switch

Left-footed winger only made his first-team QPR debut in May but has done enough to earn place in Toffees' Under-23s squad

EVERTON have confirmed the signing of highly-rated QPR youngster Josh Bowler.

The 18-year-old midfielder, capable of playing on either wing, arrives at Goodison Park on a three-year deal.

 Everton have snapped up Josh Bowler from QPR
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Everton have snapped up Josh Bowler from QPRCredit: Getty Images
 Midfielder Bowler has penned a three-year deal
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Midfielder Bowler has penned a three-year dealCredit: Getty Images

Everton have not disclosed the transfer fee and Bowler will link up with David Unsworth in the Under-23s squad.

Speaking about his move, the teen sensation said: "I'm really excited to join Everton. It's a fantastic opportunity for me.

"This is a club on the up at every level. I can't wait to get started, meet the other lads and begin working with David Unsworth.

"I'm a direct player, I feel like I can bring excitement in the final third and this is the perfect place for me to continue my education and development."

Everton have already bolstered their youth ranks with exciting trio Nathangelo Markelo, Anton Donkor and Boris Mathis.

But it's Ronald Koeman's £90million spending spree which really has fans excited.

 The 18-year-old goes straight into Everton's U23 squad
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The 18-year-old goes straight into Everton's U23 squadCredit: Getty Images
 Ronald Koeman has been embarking on a spending spree
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Ronald Koeman has been embarking on a spending spreeCredit: Getty Images

So far the Dutch tactician has splashed the cash on Davy Klaassen, Jordan Pickford, Sandro Ramirez and Michael Keane.

But Koeman is expected to keep the new arrivals coming in, with Gylfi Sigurdsson, Wayne Rooney and Olivier Giroud next up on his shopping list.



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Michael Keane signed from Burnley for a whopping £30millionCredit: PA:Press Association
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Man Utd captain Wayne Rooney is wanted for a Goodison Park returnCredit: PA:Press Association
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