TBR Football can exclusively confirm when Everton hope to complete the signings of Adam Aznou and Malick Fofana.
The Toffees have had a relatively quiet transfer window so far, with just Thierno Barry, Carlos Alcaraz and Mark Travers arriving on the blue half of Merseyside.
However, this is set to change in the coming days, with Everton having made significant progress on both Aznou and Fofana.
TBR Football can also confirm what has particularly impressed Fofana, causing him to warm to a potential move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty ImagesEverton hope to complete Adam Aznou and Malick Fofana signings by next weekend
TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey understands that Everton hope to complete the signings of Aznou and Fofana before next weekend’s clash with Manchester United.
Everton are set to land Aznou for £10million, and he is seen as a back-up option with huge potential on the left flank.
Meanwhile, Fofana is a player they have wanted all summer, and they have now got the green light from his camp over a deal worth around £30million in total.
“Everton have always had Fofana on their radar and have been in constant contact with his people,” Bailey exclusively told TBR Football.
“They have now been informed he is ready and willing to make the move to Bramley-Moore Dock.
“The player is impressed with deals like for Barry and contracts for Jarrad Branthwaite showing their ambition – he is open to the move.”
In addition, Everton want two wingers and retain an interest in Omari Hutchinson, Tom Fellows and Ben Doak amongst others.
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What Adam Aznou and Malick Fofana could bring to Everton
Aznou was snapped up by Barcelona’s academy in 2019 and, after three years at La Masia, went on to join Bayern Munich’s youth setup.
At just 19 years of age, the left-back has already made four senior appearances for Bayern, along with winning three caps for Morocco.
Aznou, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Real Valladolid, made his senior debut for Bayern in the 3-0 win over Union Berlin in November 2024.
“He’s extremely talented,” Bayern director of sport Max Eberl said about Aznou via Sky Sport Germany.
“He has incredible potential and that’s why we’re happy that he’s now also made it to the professional ranks.
“Hopefully, there will be a lot more games to come for him.”
Meanwhile, Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany said: “Adam has simply done very well in training and with the national team.
“He can be proud. Now he just has to keep working.”
Everton! GO AND GET ADAM AZNOU! He will be worth 30-40 million in a few years!
Adam Aznou vs LB’s in LaLiga 2024/25
He ranked 1st in the league for left backs in those 5 defending stats (based on the 13 games played last season
His per 90 data is amazing for Defending stats… https://t.co/zLU9RfVOG2 pic.twitter.com/0pQG2tLlRD
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Meanwhile, Fofana is a 20-year-old winger who has gone from strength to strength at Lyon following his 2022 move from Gent.
He has made 62 appearances for the French side, registering 15 goals and seven assists, and has won one cap for the Belgium national team.
Ex-Lyon manager Pierre Sage said of Fofana, via Liverpool.com: “He’s a player who’s at a very high level in his mentality.
“He will have to string together these sorts of matches, then he will have a very, very good future.”
Sage also said of Fofana: “He’s quick, he’s skilful, and he’s not afraid to take risks.
“He’s already made a big impression on the team, and I’m sure he’ll continue to improve and develop in the years to come.”