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Gueye set for controversial transfer in weeks after Everton contract twist

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27 May 2025, 5:42 am

Everton are set to lose multiple players on free transfers this summer after the expiry of their contracts.

David Moyes is likely to overhaul the squad this summer as he takes charge of his first pre-season since returning to the Toffees. As a result, multiple stars are set to leave.

Abdoulaye Doucouré has already announced he is leaving Everton when his contract expires.

On top of this, the future of Dominic Calvert-Lewin is also unclear as he heads into the final month of his deal.

Therefore, multiple players are now being linked to other clubs, including Idrissa Gueye.

Gueye has been a regular at Everton this season (Credit: Imago)

Gueye linked with free transfer to Paris FC

Gueye is another player who is set to leave Everton on a free this summer.

The midfielder is going into the final month of his contract and is yet to sign a new deal.

There were reports that Everton were set to give Gueye a new contract, but nothing has transpired yet.

Therefore, numerous clubs are now starting to be linked with the 35-year-old, including French side Paris FC.

According to Footmercato (26 May), the French side are exploring the option to bring the experienced midfielder back to France ahead of their return to Ligue 1.

Paris FC are fans of his experience in the division, but it remains to be seen if he is willing to join the side come 1 July when he becomes a free agent.

Idrissa Gueye at PSG
Appearances	111
Goals	7
Assists	6
Honours	Ligue 1 x2, Coupe de France x2, Coupe de la Ligue x1, Trophée des Champions x1, Champions League runners up x1

Gueye spent three years at PSG

The transfer would not doubt be highly controversial given his previous stint at PSG.

The two French sides are rivals, with their stadiums being only 44 metres apart, one of the closest in world football.

Idrissa Gueye played for PSG between 2019-22

Everton need to keep hold of Gueye this summer

With Everton expected to overhaul their squad this summer, they should look to at least extend Gueye’s contract for another season.

The experience the midfielder has could be vital in the dressing room amid multiple new faces coming into the Merseyside club.

Few players know Everton more than the 35-year-old, and this season he proved that he can at a Premier League level.

If a deal for a new contract can be done, the Toffees must get it over the line before he is officially a free agent just weeks from now.

Idrissa Gana Gueye