Journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu broke significant news regarding Everton’s hunt for a new centre-forward. He revealed that the club have put forward a specific financial offer to Fenerbahce for Youssef En-Nesyri. The Merseyside club reportedly committed to paying the Moroccan international’s full wages through the end of the current season.
Everton Target En-Nesyri in Structured Loan Deal
Sabuncuoğlu puts this figure at around €4.5m. The Turkish giants were quick to accept these terms since it gives them a chance to get a high earner off the books. However, the player himself has doubts about moving to Goodison Park.
He is worried about the club’s current struggles at the bottom of the table. The report also mentions that Nottingham Forest are keeping an eye on the situation, which only makes the race more intense. Additionally, the deal includes a clear plan for a permanent move.
Everton added a specific clause that lets them buy En-Nesyri for €20m once the loan ends. This means the total investment could hit €24.5m if the 28-year-old forward does well during his time in England. This setup definitely works for Fenerbahce, who liked Everton’s Beto in the past. Even so, the player is still the one holding back. This is frustrating for David Moyes’ recruitment team, even though the two clubs have already agreed on the money side of things.
The Appeal of a Relegation Scrap
If you want to see if this transfer will actually happen, you have to look honestly at Everton’s shaky position. Understandably, En-Nesyri is hesitant to leave his stable life in Istanbul. The Premier League is a huge draw for any player, but joining a team stuck in a relegation scrap is a big career risk.
A striker of his level might decide it’s just not worth it. Right now, the Moroccan is playing for a top team in the Turkish Süper Lig and has the backing of a massive fanbase. Moving to Merseyside would mean instant pressure, fewer chances to score, and a constant fight for points every week.
Besides, his physical style and work rate are a great fit for English football. He could definitely hold his own against Premier League defenders, but the timing of the move is the real issue. The Toffees must show him that the team are heading in the right direction.
If they can’t, or if he gets a better offer from a more stable European club, he will probably see this loan as too much of a gamble. At the end of the day, the clubs have already shaken hands on the price. The real challenge is still convincing the Moroccan to trade a title race for a relegation battle. Money might not be enough to close that gap.
