Reece Welch, defender for Everton, has agreed to go on loan to KMSK Deinze in Belgium and is scheduled to go there on Thursday, September 5, for his medical examination, sources have told Football Insider.
Welch, 20, played with the Everton first squad during the preseason after spending the first part of the previous campaign on loan at Forest Green.
This summer, both domestic and international teams showed interest in the center back. However, Everton and Belgian second-tier team KMSK Deinze have finally reached an agreement for a season-long loan.
Welch is seen highly by Everton, who think that a summer loan transfer will be the next step in the England Under-20 international’s development.
In the off-season, the Toffees acquired Jake O’Brien from Lyon, which caused the young player to fall farther down the Goodison Park hierarchy.
Before rejoining Everton in January of last year, Welch made 23 appearances for Forest Green throughout the first half of the season.
Everton star Welch set for KMSK Deinze loan move
Additionally, he has made two appearances for the senior team of the Merseysiders, both in cup competitions.
He has made four starts for the Under-21 team this season and has continued to play well, but he will now play adult football in Belgium’s second division.
Welch’s Everton contract is expected to expire in June 2026.
Sean Dyche’s side sit bottom of the Premier League after losing all three of their first top-flight games this season. The Merseysiders are next in action against Aston Villa after the international break (14 September).
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