Everton are in the market for a full-back this January transfer window as David Moyes looks to upgrade on Jake O’Brien.
Everton have been forced to play Jake O’Brien out of position for several months, and he’s done reasonably well there.
But, O’Brien offers little attacking threat, and so Moyes is keen to recruit a more forward-thinking full-back.
The Toffees have explored a deal to sign Ben White from Arsenal, but the finances attached to that deal would be substantial.
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Now, the Merseysiders have lodged an official enquiry for a right-back who was previously on Arsenal’s books.
Everton make contact to sign Brooke Norton-Cuffy
Everton have been showing an interest in Brooke Norton-Cuffy in recent weeks after his impressive performances for Genoa.
Norton-Cuffy, who was at Arsenal as a youngster, has been plying his trade in Serie A since the summer of 2024.
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The 22-year-old played a key role in England’s under-21s European Championship triumph last year and is now of interest to Everton, Newcastle United and West Ham.
In fact, according to GiveMeSport, the Toffees have actually made official contact to sign Norton-Cuffy and have been told it’d take a bid in the region of £17m to strike a deal.
Brooke Norton-Cuffy wants Premier League return
The report also adds that Norton-Cuffy has ambitions to play in the Premier League, having never made the grade with Arsenal.
Most of his football has actually come in the Championship during his loan spells at Millwall and Coventry City.
The possibility of a move to another club in Serie A is also an option, as Napoli and Inter Milan have been linked.
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Everton are also weighing up a move to sign Ryan Alebiosu, who is excelling at right-back with Blackburn Rovers.
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