Everton manager David Moyes and Dan Friedkin
(Credit: Imago)
Aheed Abrar
Tue 5 August 2025 7:10, UK
Everton could potentially pull off a massive deal for Saint-Etienne forward Zuriko Davitashvili this transfer window.
The Friedkin Group (TFG) are working to give David Moyes the necessary tools to make further progress next season.
Chelsea have agreed to sell Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall to the Toffees, and the midfielder will be part of the Scottish manager’s squad soon.
The Blues are also working to sign Tyler Dibling from Southampton, but are considering pulling out due to the Saints’ valuation, and may pursue alternative attacking targets.
Everton manager David Moyes
Moyes could have Davitashvili at Everton (Credit: Imago)
Davitashvili wants to leave amid Everton interest
Davitashvili has refused to play for Saint-Etienne in their pre-season games against Paris FC and Cagliari, according to Footmercato.
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The news outlet reports (3 August) that the Toffees are among the several teams monitoring the 24-year-old’s situation this summer.
It’s been claimed that the Ligue 2 outfit have no intention of selling their best players no matter what the price, as they aim for immediate promotion, and that has annoyed the left winger.
While it looks like the 46-cap Georgia international is open to leaving the French club, the Blues may have to make an offer that can’t be refused.
What can Davitashvili bring to Bramley-Moore Dock?
TFG have let Moyes down so far by making just four signings in the ongoing transfer window.
Thierno Barry has been the only attacking addition at Everton despite the evident need for more options up front.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s departure from Goodison Park was undoubtedly a big blow for the Scottish manager, who will also be without Armando Broja next season.
Everton can arguably increase their threat in the final third with someone like Davitashvili, who is capable of scoring some outrageous strikes from distance.
Ligue 1 Statistics
Goals 9
Assists 8
Pass accuracy 83.7%
Chances created 53
Successful dribbles 48
Touches in opposition box 143
Penalties awarded 2
Davitashvili’s Ligue 1 record last season.
The 24-year-old’s ability from set-pieces is also commendable, and his dribbling is a constant threat to opposition defenders.
While the Toffees already have Iliman Ndiaye on the left wing, the Georgian forward is capable of playing on the right side of attack and as a number 10.
Only time will tell whether the Blues can pull off a deal for Davitashvili before the end of August.
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