Everton are eyeing a move to sign Leicester City winger Abdul Fatawu, according to journalist Alan Myers.
They had been interested in Southampton’s Tyler Dibling in recent weeks but negotiations have stalled after a huge discrepancy in valuations between the two clubs after the Saints rejected three offers from the club.
21-year-old Abdul Fatawu recently recovered from a knee injury but has looked sharp for Leicester City during the pre-season and in their first game of the Championship campaign.
The left-footed right winger from Ghana had his campaign cut short in 2024/25. He was impressive the year before, helping the Foxes achieve promotion to the Premier League. Fatawu scored six goals and provided 13 assists in his maiden campaign for Leicester City after signing from Sporting CP in Portugal.
He has also made 19 appearances for the Ghana national team.
Fatawu could bring a fresh dose of pace, trickery, dribbling ability and flair on the right flank that David Moyes’ side so desperately lacks right now.
Both Jack Harrison and Jesper Lindstrom have left the club after the conclusion of their loan deals this summer.
Chelsea youngster Tyrique George and Omari Hutchinson of Ipswich Town also remain as alternative targets for that position, according to a report by Harry Watkinson in TEAMtalk.
Hutchinson scored two goals and provided three assists in the league last season before Ipswich got relegated. His £35million release clause has now expired. Brentford and Nottingham Forest have both seen bids rejected for the England U21 international.
George is keen on a move away from Stamford Bridge in the pursuit of more game time. He was scouted by the Toffees last season and the 19-year-old, capable of playing on both the left and the right, registered three goals and five assists for Chelsea last term, in 26 appearances across all competitions.
Meanwhile, the Blues have also shown interest in FC Midtjylland striker Franculino Dju, according to ESPN journalist Matteo Moretto.
“They are likely to face competition from Roma and Leipzig for his signature. The 21-year-old forward has already scored six goals in four matches at the start of this season and is valued at around 20 million euros,” he tweeted.
The Guinea-Bissau international came up through the youth ranks at Benfica before moving to Denmark to join Midtjylland. He has made 10 appearances for his national side.
Everton’s interest in him is a little more surprising given that the club have already roped in French striker Thierno Barry from Villarreal for £27 million this summer. They also have Beto and Youssef Chermiti to count on for that position.