Ellis Simms

The Toffees have been short in attacking options and believe Simms, who has impressed at Sunderland, can provide a boost.

Simms has made one appearance for Everton, in 2021’s draw at Chelsea, and has also been loaned to Hearts and Blackpool. Simms, who is a product of Everton’s academy, will officially return on 1 January and will be eligible to face Brighton at Goodison Park on Tuesday. The 21-year-old, who was due to spend the whole of the season at the Stadium of Light, has scored seven goals in 17 games in the Championship this season, including two in his last two matches.

Everton have recalled Ellis Simms from his loan spell at Sunderland. He will return to Everton on January 1. The striker has scored seven goals in 17 ...

[Chelsea](https://theathletic.com/football/team/chelsea/). On Friday, Everton head coach Frank Lampard said: “We have the ability to recall Ellis and we are considering that. Everton have now decided to add him to their first-team squad for the rest of the season.

Former Blackpool loanee Ellis Simms, who had scored four times in his last six games for the Black Cats, has been recalled by his parent club Everton.

Unfortunately for Simms, he suffered a groin injury on the eve of Blackpool’s Wembley final - an injury that scuppered a potential return to the Fylde coast the following season after being forced to undergo surgery. “Unfortunately, this is the nature of loans when they are successful, but it is a testament to Tony Mowbray and the wider staff – and of course to Ellis – that Everton feel he is ready to continue his immediate development in a Premier League environment. Sunderland’s sporting director Kristjaan Speakman said: “Ellis’ return to Merseyside is a real disappointment for us due to the shared progress that he and the club have made this season.