Everton are showing an interest in former Liverpool centre-back Ozan Kabak.
It was reported on Wednesday that Everton are keen on signing Kabak on a free transfer this summer.
The Turkish defender is out of contract with Hoffenheim at the end of the season and the Toffees believe he’d be a good addition to bolster their defensive ranks.
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Hoffenheim defender Ozan Kabak.
Kabak played under Jurgen Klopp during the 2020/21 season, and the Liverpool boss was an admirer of his skillset.
Jurgen Klopp was a big admirer of Everton target Ozan Kabak
Speaking in February 2021, Klopp waxed lyrical about the now Everton target Kabak.
“Big potential,” the Liverpool boss explained.
“Twenty years old, already pretty experienced, to be honest. He didn’t take the easy way in his career so far.
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“When you are in Istanbul and can play for one of the biggest teams probably in the world, and always being around the top of the table, then you go to Stuttgart, then you go to Schalke.
“(There) you have to fight really hard to win a football game. That’s good from an education, development point of view.
“Now he’s here and looks really promising.”
Kabak helped Liverpool to a top four finish that season, which looked an unlikely achievement at one point due to several injuries.
Since then, the 26-cap Turkey international has had spells at Norwich City and now of course Hoffenheim.
Kabak has a pretty remarkable record for the Bundesliga outfit this term, as he’s only started seven games but scored four goals from centre-back.
Competition Appearances Starts Goals Assists
Bundesliga 14 7 4 –
DFB-Pokal 1 0 – –
Ozan Kabak’s stats 2025/26
If Everton were to land his signature, the 25-year-old would more than likely be a back-up option rather than a starter.
Kabak would probably join as a Michael Keane replacement, with the Toffees defender due to leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.
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