Everton manager David Moyes
Premier League - Everton v Arsenal - Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, Britain - December 20, 2025 Everton manager David Moyes looks dejected after the match REUTERS/David Klein
Everton are now said to be closing in on the signing of an Arsenal star as they look to ramp up their summer business. The Toffees have done three big bits of business this summer, signing Merlin Rohn, Tyrique George and Hayden Hackney in a bid to bridge the gap between themselves and the European spots, which were just out of reach last season.
But David Moyes still wants more new recruits, and as confirmed by Celtic boss Martin O'Neill, talks are ongoing over the possible signing of Canada World Cup star Alistair Johnston. Although the full-back played in the Hoops' season-opener on Monday night, so it doesn't appear as though a deal is about to be sealed.
In the meantime, efforts are also ongoing to strengthen in other areas, and an Arsenal player could be next in.
Everton close in on deal to sign Norgaard
Arsenal's Christian Norgaard walks to training.
Arsenal's Christian Norgaard before a training session at the Sobha Realty Training Centre, London Colney. Picture date: Tuesday December 9, 2025. (Photo by John Walton/PA Images/Alamy Images/Sipa USA)
According to Bold, Everton are about to complete a deal to sign Arsenal star Christian Norgaard, with the two sides now only working on the final details of a deal. It's claimed the Toffees have agreed to a £7million deal, and that the 32-year-old midfielder has been given permission to have his medical on Merseyside.
Norgaard was only signed by Arsenal last summer, when he arrived from Brentford, but he was signed as midfield cover, with his experience coming in handy behind the scenes. The Dane is known for his reliability and professionalism, and those are likely the same reasons Moyes wants to get hold of him this summer.
Everton will also be able to offer more regular football, even if he is not a starter, and at just £7million, it is not a risky deal by any stretch regardless of how much the experienced midfielder plays. Arsenal are adding to their midfield again this summer, which will likely see Norgaard fall further out of the picture.
Norgaard an 'immaculate' master of preparation
Arsenal's Christian Norgaard in action with Wigan Athletic's Owen Moxon
After a Champions League game last season, Arteta said of Norgaard: "Christian Norgaard, who is a player who probably prepares the best out of all of them and is somebody who makes all of us better every single day and can play in any position, any condition, whether he plays more or less minutes, his attitude is always immaculate, and that's a really good example for all of us."
He added after a Carabao Cup win: "He did very, very well. But I'm not surprised that when we brought him and we had those discussions, he understood perfectly what his role was."
Mikel Arteta
Mikel Arteta