Everton have assessed Tom Atcheson, a 19-year-old Northern Irish and English defender for Blackburn Rovers, in recent weeks, despite the player having signed a new long-term contract. According to TEAMtalk, Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Sunderland, Brentford, and Brighton & Hove Albion have also recently assessed the defender. Furthermore, United are understood to be monitoring his development, and there is also interest from clubs in the Bundesliga and Serie A. The Northern Ireland international has made 8 Championship appearances and 9 in Premier League 2 for Blackburn this season.