A product of the club’s academy, Winks was acclaimed by former coach Mauricio Pochettino in his initial advance, making a comparison with the great Barcelona player Andrés Iniesta.
The last few seasons, however, have been tough for the 26-year-old.
Limited to just 9 Premier League starts last time, the signing of Yves Bissouma has only increased competition before the first full season of Antonio Conte at the helm, and even that followed the incorporation of Rodrigo Bentancur in January.
Oliver Skipp, meanwhile, will likely play a much bigger role next season after seeing what appeared to be an innovative campaign as a Spurs player affected by injury.
Everton are in talks with the Spurs about a possible move after the club gave the green light to the Winks to leave this summer, with a player valued at around £ 20 million.
The winks could potentially be used as a compensatory weight in Tottenham’s attempts to get Richarlison, although those deals are hard to make.
England’s struggles in midfield continue to be discussed and Merson is supporting Winks to present a case to Gareth Southgate if he goes to Goodison Park.
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Writing in the Daily Star, expert Merson said: “I think Harry Winks will be a good player for Everton, after being a bit of a scapegoat at Tottenham. I think he even has a stealthy chance to hook the English selection for the World Cup if you have an amazing start to the season.
“I think he is a good footballer who has never seen the green in the Spurs. When Jose Mourinho was there, every time they lost, Winks went to the bench.
“If Everton really spend money on him instead of on loan, he will prove that the coach really wants him and that the club really values him.
“You’re more likely to play when a club buys you than if you were on loan. I think it’s a good move for him. I think he’ll come on his own. He’s a better player than people think. He could still play in England. .
“We don’t have anyone who can keep the ball in the middle of the field. That’s why he still has chances to go to the World Cup for me.
“This kid makes it simple and keeps possession and keeps it. We’ll need that in Qatar. I think he’s putting too much effort into the Spurs. Trying to do something special to justify his place. But he’s at his best when he does. it makes it simple and makes you control in the middle of the field “.