Everton poised to land Lille winger Edon Zhegrova

Everton are stepping up their interest in Lille winger Edon Zhegrova, with the Kosovan international unwilling to extend his current deal with the French club. According to Turkish outlet Fanatik, the 26-year-old has made it clear he won’t be renewing his contract, which is set to expire at the end of next season — a development that has opened the door for a summer transfer.

Zhegrova has been a key figure for Lille since his arrival, registering 26 goals and 18 assists in 107 appearances across all competitions. His creative flair and technical prowess on the ball have earned him praise, as well as interest from several European clubs. Despite his strong performances, Lille now appear ready to part ways with the player, seeking to cash in before he can leave on a free transfer in 2026.

Everton, who have been relatively quiet so far in the transfer window, are reportedly preparing a £17 million bid to bring the winger to Goodison Park. The proposed deal represents a 33% reduction from Zhegrova’s previous valuation — a potential bargain for the Merseyside club, especially given the player’s proven quality at both club and international levels.

In addition to his club performances, Zhegrova has earned 34 caps for Kosovo, scoring four goals for his national team. His international experience adds further weight to his credentials, offering Everton a versatile wide player who is no stranger to high-level competition.

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However, Everton are not alone in the race. Serie A side Napoli are also said to be monitoring the situation closely, with the Italian club showing a strong interest in acquiring Zhegrova’s services. This could spark a bidding war in the coming weeks as Lille look to secure the best possible deal for one of their standout performers.

With the Premier League season just weeks away, Everton are under pressure to bolster their squad. After a slow start to the summer window, securing Zhegrova would mark a significant step in the right direction. Manager David Moyes will be keen to add more creativity and attacking options to his side following a challenging 2024/25 campaign, where consistency in the final third was often lacking.

Zhegrova’s arrival could inject much-needed dynamism into Everton’s attack, offering both goals and assists from the flanks. His playing style — marked by agility, sharp dribbling, and vision — fits the profile of a player who can thrive in the Premier League’s fast-paced environment.

As the transfer window gathers pace, Everton’s pursuit of Edon Zhegrova will be one to watch. Whether they can fend off competition from Napoli and finalise a deal before the season kicks off remains to be seen, but with a cut-price opportunity on the table, the Toffees may have found their ideal summer signing.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.