Ex-Blackpool loanee set for Everton departure with EFL club closing in
Harry Tyrer was on loan with Blackpool last season - but could be facing the Seasiders in a couple of months time.
Former Blackpool loanee Harry Tyrer is set for a League One return - with the goalkeeper’s time with Everton set to come to an end.
WalesOnline report that Cardiff City are closing in on a move for the 24-year-old, who has progressed his way through to the Toffees youth ranks and is out of contract at the Hill Dickinson Stadium in June.
The Bluebirds are currently under transfer embargo, but there’s expectation that will be lifted by the end of the week.
Brian Barry-Murphy’s side currently lead things in League One, and have picked up 52 points in 25 outings so far this season.
A move to South Wales could see Tyrers come up against the Seasiders in the not too distant future, with Ian Evatt’s side visiting the Cardiff City Stadium on March 21.
Any deal for the keeper won’t be announced until the embargo is lifted, but it’s been reported his medical will take place today.
Tyrer’s time with Blackpool
Tyrer arrived at Bloomfield Road in August 2024, as a replacement for Dan Grimshaw, but had no prior experience of EFL football, having previously spent time with Chester and Chesterfield in non-league.
This was reflected in the 24-year-old’s shaky start to life on the Fylde Coast - which saw him lose his spot to back-up keeper Richard O’Donnell at one stage.
Tyrer was ultimately able to improve, and finished the campaign with 12 clean sheets in 38 League One appearances.
His performance in the second half of last season in particular made him a permanent target for the Seasiders in the summer, but ultimately a move couldn’t be facilitated, with Franco Ravizzoli and Bailey Peacock-Farrell both joining the club instead.
Back in July, then-Blackpool head coach Steve Bruce shared why other options were ultimately pursued despite having interest in the Toffees man.
“We had to be patient, and with two weeks to go, it all depended on Everton really,” he explained.
“I have to say, David Moyes has been terrific with me. They’ve just brought a goalkeeper in, but when the opportunity came (to sign Peacock-Farrell), we couldn’t take the gamble that we might not get Harry.
“We would’ve liked Harry back, and if we had waited a bit longer, maybe it might’ve happened, but I wasn’t prepared to take that gamble.”
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