Everton have been admirers of Joshua Zirkzee for some time.
The Netherlands international even admitted to Het Laatste Nieuws that he “could have gone to Everton” before choosing Bayern Munich in 2017, saying: “I could have gone to Everton. They pushed hard but breaking through in England is difficult.”
It was just as hard for Zirkzee to break through in Bavaria, ultimately leaving for Bologna in 2022 where he shone brightly enough for Manchester United to seal a £36.5m deal in July 2024.
However, the Dutchman has found life difficult at Old Trafford, and Tutto Mercato Web now believe the attacker is looking to depart as Everton continue to monitor the 24-year-old.
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Everton could finally sign Joshua Zirkzee in £22m deal
Everton News understand David Moyes is keeping a close eye on Zirkzee amid his struggles at Manchester United, where he has started just four Premier League games so far this season.
The arrivals of Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo last summer have shoved the Manchester United No.11 down the pecking order.
Now, Tutto Mercato Web believe Zirkzee wants a change of scenery this summer, and will be available for just €25m (£22m) as Manchester United look to sell.
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It comes after Beto and Thierno Barry once again struggled to show much ability in the 2-0 defeat against Arsenal last time out, with many now firmly expecting Moyes to target a new striker this summer.
Sky Sports even revealed in January 2021 that Everton made another attempt to sign Zirkzee after missing out in 2017 – rivalling Parma for his signature before again losing out.
Now, however, the summer of 2026 could finally see the Toffees land the man born in Schiedam.
Joshua Zirkzee is not the sole solution to Everton’s striker woes
A £22m deal for Zirkzee is certainly worth doing for The Friedkin Group – given the fact he is still only 24 and has a lot of potential – but he is not the traditional No.9 Moyes needs.
The Dutchman is more of a No.10 who operates behind a talismanic frontman, dropping deep to link up play and drag opposition defenders out of position.
Erik ten Hag described Zirkzee well after bringing him to Old Trafford in July 2024, saying: “He is a player who can link up the game, who can be available, hold up the ball, have good ideas, be creative, can dribble and (make) combinations.”
Wonder how much we’d be able to sell him for…😬
Everton striker Thierno Barry.
Therefore, as talented as the former Feyenoord man is, he should not be viewed as a physical, brutal striker like Duncan Ferguson or Romelu Lukaku were for the Toffees.
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