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Last Updated: April 29, 2026 | 08:06 BST

John McGinn playing for Aston Villa — Credit: Imago

Everton spending spree on the cards as push for Europe continues

After what’s felt like an eternity of stripping down the squad and negotiating PSR hurdles amid a backdrop of takeover anxiety, Everton are finally showing signs of positioning themselves among the Premier League’s elite. The 3-0 win over Chelsea before the international break left Everton firmly in the race to qualify for European football next season and, who knows, maybe even a spot in the 2026-27 Champions League.

As such, Everton’s plans for the summer transfer window will involve a variety of eventualities, but a worst-case scenario of a mid-table finish is pretty much acceptable for most Evertonians after the heartache of supporting the Merseyside club through the final years of Farhad Moshiri’s ownership.

Dan Friedkin’s TFG have the money and the PSR legroom to be able to spend big this summer, and no deal would be bigger than acquiring Jack Grealish on a permanent basis from Manchester City. However, that’s not the only deal that David Moyes and Friedkin could be cooking up. Sources have told Football Insider that Everton have held talks to sign Aston Villa captain John McGinn, who they sought to sign in the last summer transfer window. Villa reportedly want £20million to sell McGinn, and at the age of 31 that might be a little steep for Everton.

Target Scouting Report

Summer 2026 Recruitment Reports

TRANSFER RUMOURS

Player / Current Club	Position	Latest Intel
Jack Grealish Man City	Left Wing / AM	Toffees leading the race for a marquee homecoming. Fee expected at £20m+ as City look to refresh squad.
Liam Delap Chelsea	Centre-Forward	Strong interest from the recruitment team. Valuation set at £30m+; Chelsea willing to listen to offers.
Harry Wilson Fulham	Right Wing	Approaching end of contract. Viewed as a prime free agent bargain to add Premier League experience.
M. Lewis-Skelly Arsenal	Left Back / DM	Long-term target but deal is complex. Requires a huge transfer fee to tempt Arsenal into selling.

Information based on aggregate media reports and training ground whispers as of March 2026.

James Garner attracts Aston Villa attention

The major caveat of having such a good season is that other clubs will come and try to sign your best players. Everton are likely to experience that first hand in the summer with Iliman Ndiaye, who’s a target for Arsenal and Manchester United. Football Insider has exclusively revealed that Everton won’t entertain any bids for the Senegal international. However, it remains to be seen whether or not Ndiaye’s head could be turned by a big-money offer from a big club that can promise him silverware and regular Champions League nights.

Moreover, James Garner has had a breakout season that has seen him make his England debut. Aston Villa are reportedly interested in Garner, with former Villans scout Mick Brown telling Football Insider that Unai Emery is keen to strengthen his squad and Garner would be viewed as a strong signing.

Everton also have a handful of senior stars who’ll be out of contract come the summer. Club legend Seamus Coleman is among them but the likes of Vitalii Mykolenko, Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane will need replacing.

Squad Exit & Expiry Report

Summer 2026 Contractual Overview

SQUAD PLANNING

Player / Position	Contract Type	Latest Intel / Terms
Jack Grealish LW / AM	LOAN EXPIRING	£50m Option to Buy from Man City.
Merlin Röhl Central Midfield	LOAN EXPIRING	£25m Obligation to Buy from SC Freiburg.
Tyrique George Winger	LOAN EXPIRING	£22m+ Option to Buy from Chelsea.
Vitalii Mykolenko Left-Back	CONTRACT EXPIRING	Linked with Roma.
Idrisssa Gueye Defensive Midfield	CONTRACT EXPIRING	Club holds an option for extra year.
Keane / Coleman Defenders	CONTRACT EXPIRING	Future unclear for both players.