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Everton want to sign 'one of Ligue 1's best midfielders', he'll cost £20m - report

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Jack Dawson

Sun 25 May 2025 7:05, UK

David Moyes is set to have a busy summer transfer window at Everton, with a complete squad rebuild likely.

Everton have already said goodbye to multiple stars this month, with Abdoulaye Doucouré being one such player who announced he was leaving the Toffees.

Therefore, signings are needed and fast at Goodison Park as the Merseyside club look to finally return to the Premier League top-half.

Numerous players have already been linked to the Toffees, including Liam Delap, whom Moyes said he has opened talks with.

Now, Everton have expanded their search abroad in an attempt to reshape their squad.

Everton-linked Liam Delap at Ipswich Town

Everton are admirers of Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap (Credit: Imago)

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Everton track Strasbourg’s Habib Diarra amid Premier League interest

Everton have shown interest in Habib Diarra for some time.

The attacking midfielder currently plays in Ligue 1 at Strasbourg and has regularly impressed.

So far this campaign, the 21-year-old has nine goal contributions in the league, and it is believed that he is now ready to make the step up to the Premier League.

According to the Sunday Mirror, page 67, (25 May), Everton are one of several clubs tracking the Senegal international.

Habib Diarra at Strasbourg this season

Appearances 33

Goals 4

Assists 5

Diarra was vital for Strasbourg as they qualified for European football

The report states that Everton are currently tracking the 21-year-old alongside Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Brighton.

Seen as “one of Ligue 1’s best midfielders”, his current market value is £20 million, with Diarra possessing the ability to have an effect on both ends of the pitch.

David Moyes

Moyes is facing a complete squad rebuild this summer (Credit: Imago)

Diarra would be an excellent buy for Everton

For £20 million, Everton will struggle to find a better midfielder for a cheaper price.

Diarra was a key player for Strasbourg’s push for European football as the French club eventually ended seventh in the division and qualified for the Europa Conference League.

This is exactly the type of experience the Toffees should be looking for, with Moyes also wanting to return the Merseyside club back into European contention.

On top of this, at just 21 years old, Diarra has a huge amount of potential and could easily go on to become a star in the Premier League.

Hopefully, Moyes gets the deal done fast before another club swoops in.

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