From what I've read apparently Wegner really rates him but definitely think he could handle a loan to the championship. Carter Vickers whose at Spurs had a great tourney as well, only 17 atm though so might be a year or so away
I've always wondered why Everton don't look to the US youth market for the academy since we've had a fair few American players in the past. Seems like a pretty straightforward link and enhances the image of the club over there even more.