As we edge closer to the summer transfer window, a pattern is emerging at Everton as the Toffees are linked to several free transfer deals.
Noises from the Hill Dickinson Stadium during the winter transfer window suggested The Friedkin Group opted not to spend a lot on signings in favour of going big in the summer transfer window.
That may still be the case, but with Everton being linked to as many as five freebies in 2026 already – and a concerning claim coming from Germany – there is a chance recruitment is done on the cheap this summer, in our view at least.
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Hoffenheim defender Ozan Kabak.
Ozan Kabak the latest freebie linked as Everton seemingly hunt for bargains
German news outlet Fussballdaten claimed earlier this week that Everton want to sign Ozan Kabak for free this summer – after the Turkey international decided to leave Hoffenheim.
The Turk is not the only player Everton are looking at as his contract nears its expiry date.
Everton also want Harry Wilson this summer when his deal at Fulham ends, while Raheem Sterling could arrive on Merseyside when his terms with Feyenoord expire.
The Toffees spoke to Sterling after Chelsea released the England international in January, but he opted for Feyenoord in order to receive regular playing time with the aim of rebuilding his fitness.
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Marco Senesi is also a target as the Argentina international prepares to leave Bournemouth this summer.
TEAMtalk add that Everton are monitoring Harry Maguire too – with Manchester United yet to decide whether they will be keeping the England international.
The warning sign from Germany
When claiming that Kabak is a target for Everton, Fussballdaten mentioned that the Toffees will be “operating under strict financial constraints” this summer.
It is a mystery as to whether the German outlet mean these constraints have been imposed by The Friedkin Group themselves or from an external body.
It is also questionable as to how a German publication would know about the details of Everton’s finances.
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Nevertheless, that line from Fussballdaten – along with the five free agents being linked – certainly gives Everton fans some reason to be concerned.
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