Everton eye bold January move for Youssef En-Nesyri amid AFCON buzz
14 January 2026
Transfer Watch: Everton pursue En-Nesyri
Everton have entered serious talks with Fenerbahce over signing Moroccan striker Youssef En-Nesyri during the current January transfer window.
German journalist Florian Plettenberg reported on X that Everton is considering pulling off a surprising move for En-Nesyri.
Negotiation details and AFCON context
Sky Sports also said the Turkish club are open to negotiations either on loan or a permanent transfer.
En-Nesyri, 28, remains under contract with Fenerbahce through 2029.
The forward is with Morocco as they prepare for a high-stakes AFCON semi-final against Nigeria.
En-Nesyri has been a substitute throughout the tournament and has yet to score or assist.
Reports have also linked Nottingham Forest with a potential January bid for the forward.
Everton are keen to bolster their forward options in a season that has seen inconsistent scoring.
Fenerbahce value En-Nesyri highly, but a loan deal could help the Turkish club chase European ambitions.
The 28-year-old's availability could reshape both clubs' plans in a winter window full of surprises.
Punchline: If this deal lands, Everton fans will finally stop saying 'almost' and start shouting 'goal!'.
Punchline 2: If not, you can bet the transfer window will deliver more plot twists than a soap opera—without the wardrobe budget.
