Everton transfer news: £20m twist emerges in new striker chase
Everton have reportedly made initial moves as they're keen on signing Fiorentina forward Albert Gudmundsson.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin appears set to leave the Toffees in the summer once his contract expires at the end of the season.
There is also uncertainty surrounding the future of Armando Broja, who's on loan from Chelsea.
Inter Milan are also in the race to sign Gudmundsson
The Toffees are keen to provide competition to Inter Milan in order to sign Gudmundsson, who is on loan from Genoa, per TEAMtalk.
Fiorentina have an option to buy him at the end of the season, but as things stand, it is uncertain if they will take up that option.
In case they do not, Everton will have the chance to secure the Iceland international's services for a fee no more than £20million, making him affordable for them.
| Stats | Goodison Park | Bramley-Moore Dock |
| Capacity | 39,414 | 52,888 |
| Years open | 132 | <1 |
| Construction cost | £3,000 | £750million |
The biggest threat, however, comes from Inter as they're the frontrunners to sign the 27-year-old.
Regardless of the Toffees' success with this deal, they are set to have an eventful transfer window.
David Moyes can surely benefit from having Gudmundsson at Everton
Gudmundsson would be an excellent signing for Everton due to his versatility, proven goal-scoring ability, and fit within David Moyes’ tactical system.
The 27-year-old Icelandic forward, who even plays as an attacking midfielder, scored 14 goals in 35 Serie A matches during the 2023-24 season, demonstrating his clinical finishing and creativity in the final third.
His ability to play as an attacking midfielder, winger, or forward offers the Toffees flexibility, addressing their need for quality in the attacking third, where they’ve struggled for consistent goals.
Gudmundsson’s work rate and dribbling ability, honed in competitive leagues like Serie A and the Eredivisie, align with Moyes’ preference for dynamic, hardworking players.
His international experience with Iceland, including the 2018 World Cup, adds maturity and leadership to Everton’s squad, which is transitioning into a new era under the Friedkin Group’s ownership.
With the Merseyside outfit's reported interest in a new striker and Moyes’ substantial summer budget, his valuation makes him a cost-effective, high-impact addition to elevate the Toffees’ ambitions at Bramley-Moore Dock, potentially pushing them toward European contention.