Nathan Patterson has been told that he has flashes of Scotland star Kieran Tierney within him - but Everton's managerial situation could prove a challenge after leaving Rangers.
The Scotland international has sealed a blockbuster move to the English Premier League and that has netted his boyhood club a record fee.
And Rangers could be due even more from the Toffees if the conditions of a significant package of add-ons are met.
The 20-year-old made his breakthrough at Ibrox last season having come through the academy ranks at the club.
Meanwhile, Everton manager Rafa Benitez's long-term Merseyside future is in doubt as the Goodison club languish in the Premier League's 15th spot.
Former Celtic and Scotland star Davie Provan reckons it could be a challenge for Patterson if the axe is wielded on Benitez.
He told Go Radio: "I see shades of Kieran Tierney about him. I know he’s at a younger age than Kieran was when he made his move but I see similar potential.
“There’s such an assurance about him for such a young man. The only slight concern is that I don’t think Rafa Benitez will be there that much longer at Everton.
“It’s always good to have the manager who signed you when you're trying to bed in at a club and that may not be the case.
"Either way though, he has the ability to prove himself at Everton."
