Everton are still working on a deal to sign Edon Zhegrova from Juventus.
Calciomercato claim that The Friedkin Group came close to signing the Kosovo international during the winter transfer window, but the deal collapsed with just hours until the deadline.
However, the Italian news outlet say Everton are already working on a summer deal for the Juventus No.11 – having also made attempts to sign the winger last summer.
Zhegrova evidently has many admirers at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but who is he? Let’s take a look.
If you could sign one player, who would it be Everton fans? 🤩
Everton deadline day graphic
David Moyes could have his own Bukayo Saka at Everton in Edon Zhegrova
The man born in Herford is an immensely talented forward, who typically lines up on the right flank to cut inside on his stronger left foot.
It is this specific profile which led Breaking The Lines to compare Zhegrova to the likes of Bukayo Saka and Raphinha, who also thrive when cutting in from that flank and boast strong dribbling skills like the 26-year-old.
Juventus paid €14.3m (£12m) to sign the forward from Lille back in September 2025, but after he failed to score or assist in 19 games so far this season, Calciomercato believe the Serie A giants are ready to let him go this summer.
Full name: Edon Lulzim Zhegrova
Age: 26
Date of birth: 31 March 1999
Height: 1.81m (5ft 11in)
Nationality: Kosovo
Place of birth: Herford
Club: Juventus
Position: Right wing
MORE EVERTON STORIES
Tyler Dibling must be concerned by Edon Zhegrova rumour
While Everton could certainly use some added impetus in the attacking department, Tyler Dibling won’t be happy to see this story from Calciomercato.
The £40m signing from Southampton is struggling to shine in his debut season at Everton, making just four Premier League starts while failing to score or assist a goal in 17 appearances across all competitions.
Moyes recently questioned Dibling in the media, telling the England U21 international to pull his finger out and step up.
However, the 20-year-old has not been given much of a chance to do so since these comments were made, having spent the last three Premier League games sat on the bench.
How can Tyler Dibling actually turn things around at Everton? 🤷♂️
It's going to need some turnaround from the youngster 😫
David Moyes quote on Everton flop Tyler Dibling
Credit: Getty Images/Alex Livesey
With Dibling already struggling to make the starting XI, he presumably won’t be pleased to see Everton pursuing a direct rival for his position in Zhegrova.
Join Our Newsletter
Receive a digest of our best Everton content each week direct to your mailbox