Kevin De Bruyne in an Everton shirt
Kevin De Bruyne in an Everton shirt
The Belgian was one of the best playmakers in Premier League history, notching 108 goals and 177 assists in his time with Manchester City.
The 127-cap international left English football in the summer of 2025, when his contract at the Etihad Stadium expired.
He joined Napoli on a free transfer and has managed nine goals and six assists in 36 games so far.
The Blues need creative talent in the January transfer window, and De Bruyne would fit the bill.
A new update has revealed their interest and that they have made contact over a move.
Who have Everton contacted over Kevin De Bruyne transfer?
The Toffees could land De Bruyne in a sensational swoop in the winter transfer window.
A report from Calciomercato on Monday evening claims that the Blues are interested in the 35-year-old playmaker.
It states that they have initiated contact with the six-time Premier League winner's entourage to assess whether a deal is possible.
It is understood that any discussions may have to wait until June, as Napoli may not decide to release De Bruyne in the current season.
Therefore, it appears that he would cost a decent fee, despite his advancing age, which begs the question, is he worth it?
Does an Everton move for De Bruyne make sense?
Everton do not need De Bruyne, he would simply be a luxury option, and he would be hard to get after the Italian club's exit stance was revealed.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall is in the form of his life in the number 10 position, with many observers feeling that he was unlucky not to make the England squad.
Therefore, the former Citizens star would not even be guaranteed a place in the starting line-up.
De Bruyne has managed to hit four goals and two assists in 15 matches so far this season, but there is no assurance that he could match that in the English top-flight.
The L3 outfit have more pressing needs too, they only have one senior striker in Thierno Barry and they also need a back-up left-back for Vitalii Mykolenko
Therefore, it is questionable whether a move for De Bruyne would be the right call, given that he would likely cost a fee over what he is worth, at this point in his career.