Everton prioritizes right-back signings with World Cup players as targets

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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Everton prioritizes right-back signings with World Cup players as targets
Summary

Everton's focus this summer is securing a right-back ahead of their pre-season opener on July 18. The club has been linked with several players, including Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Djed Spence, and Strasbourg’s Guéla Doué, who recently competed at the World Cup. Despite potential challenges with valuation, Everton aims to address this vital position as their current situation is deemed insufficient. The urgency to sign a player has increased, with consequences for failing to fill the role by season's start.

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  • Everton aims to secure a right-back before pre-season begins.
  • Guéla Doué, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Djed Spence are among targets.
  • Doué played fully for Ivory Coast at the World Cup before elimination.
  • Everton must address right-back needs to avoid complications for the season.
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  • 7:50 AMYahoo SportsTo dare is to Doué: Everton can't penny-pinch on a right-back
What they're saying
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Hayden Hackney is now a Toffee. Tyrique George, it is hoped, will soon join him.But Everton’s absolute priority heading into this summer was a right-back, and their priority must remain a right-back...

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