Everton have inquired about the conditions for signing Sporting CP winger Marcus Edwards.
The Tottenham academy graduate was omitted from Sporting’s traveling squad for their Champions League clash against RB Leipzig. It is understood that his strained relationship with head coach Rui Borges has resulted in reduced playing time.
Sporting are willing to sell Edwards for €12 million, with 35% of the transfer fee set to go to Tottenham, his former club. If a deal is not completed in January, the club intends to sell him at the end of the season.
The 26-year-old, whose contract runs until June 2026, left Tottenham in 2019 to join Vitória de Guimarães, where he tallied 20 goals in 95 appearances. In 2022, he made the move to Sporting CP for €7.5 million, with Bruno Gaspar and Geny Catamo heading the other way as part of the deal.
Edwards has delivered an impressive 24 goals and 26 assists in 120 appearances for Sporting. However, his playing time has significantly decreased this season, with only 346 minutes across all competitions.
Conrad Harder, reportedly admired by Chelsea, and Geovany Quenda, previously linked to Manchester United, have been preferred over the English winger.
Everton look to loan market for winter window
Lyon’s Ernest Nuamah is unlikely to join Everton despite being heavily linked with the club during this January transfer window. A move for the Ghana international collapsed in the summer, and while Everton renewed their interest, a deal now appears improbable.
Everton are reportedly preparing to hold talks with Chelsea regarding potential loan moves for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Ben Chilwell.
Dewsbury-Hall has struggled to meet expectations since his summer transfer from Leicester City, where he reunited with former coach Enzo Maresca.
Chilwell, meanwhile, has had a quiet campaign, featuring for just 45 minutes in Chelsea’s 5-0 League Cup win over Barrow. For Everton to finalize any loan deals, they would first need to free up space in their current loan roster.
