Everton youngster joins Brentford
Everton under 21 striker Chris Long has joined Championship club Brentford on loan.
Long has joined the Bees on an initial one month loan deal and Everton manager Roberto Martinez said: “I think it’s an important period in Chris’ career and it’s something he’s ready for. I always felt in pre-season when he was with the first team that he’s got something special, that knack of making the right move and the right decision and being able to score goals out of nothing. That’s quite a strong quality.
“Brentford are a club who do things right, they are very well structured, they are having a good season and they provide a really good environment for young players. I think it could benefit both Brentford and Chris and from an experience point of view I think it’s as good as it gets for him.
“He’s been out on loan in League One and I think he is now ready for the Championship.”
Bees boss Warburton said: “We are aware of his talent and we are looking forward to seeing how he benefits from the loan move and how he impacts the team’s performance.
“Chris is a young boy with enormous potential and who will add value to the group over the coming weeks.”
Brentford boss Mark Warburton said: “We have tracked Chris’ progress from a young age.
“We are aware of his talent and we are looking forward to seeing how he benefits from the loan move and how he impacts the team’s performance.
“Chris is a young boy with enormous potential and who will add value to the group over the coming weeks.”
It will be his second Football League loan spell after he played four games in League One for MK Dons last season, scoring once.
As well as Saturday’s trip to Carrow Road, Long will be available for games against Middlesbrough, Leeds United, Watford and Charlton Athletic.
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