Everton have put a formal bid on the table for PSV Eindhoven’s 21-year-old winger Esmir Bajraktarević. The Toffees are clearly trying to get the deal done before this summer’s World Cup makes his price tag skyrocket. Bosnian outlet SportSport broke the news, claiming Everton scouts were in the stands for PSV’s 6-1 thrashing of PEC Zwolle.
Everton table a concrete offer for PSV’s Bajraktarević
Bajraktarević ran the show that day with two goals and two assists. That one game was enough to convince the club he’s the right man, leading them to send over a firm offer. While the exact fee isn’t known yet, PSV haven’t given their answer.
Bajraktarević grew up in the US but plays for Bosnia. He even picked up the nickname “the Milwaukee Messi” during his time with the New England Revolution in MLS. He moved to PSV in January 2025 and, after a quiet start, has really found his feet this season with seven goals and five assists.
He’s already a hero back home, too, after tucking away the winning penalty against Italy to qualify Bosnia for the World Cup. Transfermarkt puts his value at €5m, but PSV will definitely want a lot more than that. With Bournemouth, RB Leipzig, and AC Milan also keeping tabs on him, Everton know they have to move fast.
Does Bajraktarević actually solve Everton’s attacking problem?
To be honest, he probably only solves part of the puzzle. Everton desperately need someone better than Dwight McNeil on the right wing. McNeil hasn’t scored a single goal and has only one assist in 20 league games this year, which is a pretty poor record that leaves David Moyes with almost no spark out wide. Bajraktarević is the right profile because he’s direct, left-footed, and likes to cut in from the right to create chances.
There are still some question marks, though. He’s only started five league games this season, which suggests the PSV coaches might not think he’s ready to be a guaranteed starter every week. Playing 35 minutes a game is fine for an impact sub, but the Premier League is a much tougher, more physical grind. His crossing accuracy is also sitting at 24%, and while he completes 45% of his dribbles, doing that in the Eredivisie is much easier than doing it against Premier League defenders.
Even so, if Everton can sign a 21-year-old for a reasonable price before he shines at the World Cup, it’s a smart move. PSV paid €3m for him and will want a profit, so something between €10m and €15m seems about right. Everton shouldn’t wait around; this chance won’t last forever.
