The only moves confirmed so far on a hugely disappointing Deadline Day are outward, with Youssef Chermiti securing a permanent transfer to Glasgow Rangers, the transfer fee understood to start at £8M, with £2M add-ons.
The 21-year-old, who was behind Beto and Thierno Barry in the pecking order for leading the line, was left out of the squad for the EFL Cup game against Mansfield Town as he looked to confirm his departure from the club after two largely fruitless years.
Everton signed Chermiti from Sporting CP in 2023 for a reported fee of £14M, including add-ons. But Chermiti struggled for game time, and despite being a highly rated prospect by some, injuries hampering his ongoing development and he has struggled for game time, first under Sean Dyche, and then under David Moyes.
Chermiti, brought in as a striker with great promise, made 24 appearances for the Blues, most of them being cameos off the bench, without scoring a single goal.
“He has got a good chance of going on loan,” the Everton manager said in the pre-match press conference before facing Wolves on Saturday. But the discussions with Rangers eventually homed in on a permanent transfer.
A permanent move away is likely to be seen as beneficial for all concerned at this stage of his career. Chermiti posted this message on social media:
“I want to leave a message to everyone who was part of my journey at Everton. It was a short chapter, but a very important one for me, where I grew not only as a player but also as a person. I’m truly grateful to the fans who always supported me and believed in me, both on and off the pitch. Your passion and commitment are something I will always carry with me.
“I leave with good memories, lessons learned, and moments that will stay with me. Now it is time to move forward with the same dedication and hunger to keep improving. Thank you, Everton.”