Brooke Norton-Cuffy prediction to finally come true as Everton chase new transfer

Brooke Norton-Cuffy could soon return to the Premier League, with interest once again from Everton.

The Toffees have been linked with a move for the 22-year-old Genoa defender, who started his career at Arsenal.

After loan spells in League One and the Championship, the English right-back moved to Italy, where he has gone to new heights.

Norton-Cuffy never made a Premier League appearance during his time at Arsenal, but he could finally get that opportunity at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

David Moyes desperately needs a new right-back at the Blues and the ex-Gunner's youngster is firmly on their radar.

The right-back's chances to feature in the Premier League seem to have been a long time coming, and that may finally come true.

Brooke Norton-Cuffy destined for Premier League amid Everton interest

Goodison News have covered reports of Everton's willingness to begin negotiations for Norton-Cuffy.

With Seamus Coleman leaving the Toffees at the end of the 2025-26 campaign, they need reinforcements in the position.

During the right-back's brief loan spell at Lincoln City, he was managed by Michael Appleton, who foresaw big things for him.

The ex-English midfielder, who most recently managed Shrewsbury Town, was certain that the defender would one day play in the Premier League.

Speaking in February 2022, Appleton said, "He’s a player that personally, and I don’t like singling out too many people, but I'll be amazed if he doesn’t play in the Premier League."

Norton-Cuffy also clearly showed potential to one day be a regular for Arsenal, which will be music to the Merseyside outfit's ears.

Appleton added in March 2022, "But I've been saying it behind the scenes, I think he will play for Arsenal's first team on a regular basis. It might not be for a couple of years, but it's definitely going to happen."

David Moyes' defence for next season compared to last

Everton relied on James Tarkowski, Michael Keane and Jarrad Branthwaite as their three main centre-backs last season, with Jake O'Brien providing cover when needed.

In the defensive quartet, Moyes has options he can surely be confident can form a competitive group for next season.

While O'Brien has played at right-back for the majority of his time under the Scottish manager, it would make sense to only do that as a last resort going forward.

At right-back, Coleman has left, but Nathan Patterson can arguably stay on as backup, with a quality addition an evident priority for the Toffees.

Vitalii Mykolenko and Adam Aznou are still at the Blues, but the Moroccan youngster's departure won't be surprising, leaving space for a new left-back to arrive.

Norton-Cuffy is absolutely perfect for what Everton need on the right, and the door is wide open to make it happen.