The midfielder, who is currently a free agent, has been using the opportunity to rebuild his fitness while also helping the younger players at Finch Farm. Everton have made clear that the arrangement is intended to support Davies as he looks for his next club, rather than signal a return to the first-team squad.
Davies featured for the Under-21s against Crystal Palace on November 8, coming off the bench in a 1-1 draw. His involvement followed an earlier appearance against Wolves in October, when the club praised his influence on the academy players.
The 27-year-old is a product of Everton’s academy, having joined at the age of 11 and progressed through the youth ranks before making his senior debut in April 2016, aged 17.
He went on to become an established member of the first-team squad and made history in 2018 when he captained Everton in a Carabao Cup tie at the age of 20, becoming the youngest player to wear the armband for the club.
Davies left Sheffield United at the end of last season and is now working to maintain his fitness while considering the next stage of his career.
Everton’s academy director Dean Rastrick previously described the midfielder as a positive influence on the younger players.
“Tom has been a brilliant influence with our young players since returning to the Academy to build up his fitness. His advice, guidance and mentoring is invaluable for the boys,” Rastrick said.
“As Tom helps them, we are only too pleased to help him as he looks to find his next club to continue his playing career.”
The arrangement offers Davies a familiar environment in which to prepare for his next opportunity, while allowing Everton’s academy players to benefit from the experience of someone who came through the same system.