Everton have expressed interest in signing Sevilla winger Juanlu Sanchez, who has also attracted the attention of Real Madrid due to his impressive season, according to Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo.
David Moyes has orchestrated a remarkable turnaround since taking over from Sean Dyche in early January, leading his team to four wins and one loss in six Premier League matches. As of this past weekend, they have moved above Manchester United into 14th place and will be aiming for further progress in the 2025-26 season.
With the financial backing of new owners, The Friedkin Group, Everton now have the resources to support Moyes in building a squad that can propel them into a new era, especially as they prepare to move to their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season. The only signing in the January transfer window was Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz, who joined on loan from Brazilian club Flamengo.
Everton Join Race for Sevilla’s Rising Star Sanchez The Toffees are competing with several European heavyweights for the talented Spanish winger.
Everton have entered the race to sign one of Spain’s most exciting young talents, Juanlu Sanchez, by initiating talks with Sevilla. This move reflects the ambition of the club’s new ownership as they compete with top clubs like Real Madrid, RB Leipzig, Brighton & Hove Albion, and Galatasaray for the 21-year-old, who is known for his versatility.
A winger was a priority for Everton in the winter transfer window, but their pursuit of Lyon’s Ernest Nuamah fell through. Now, they have shifted their focus to Sanchez, who has been earning praise at Sevilla for his courage, adaptability, and excellent dribbling skills, building on a standout 2023-24 season.
While Sanchez primarily plays as a right-winger, he has also filled in at right-back, central midfield, and attacking midfield, with Sevilla attempting to secure a contract extension with the five-cap Spain U21 international.
Juanlu Sanchez Statistics (La Liga 2024-25)
Appearances: 19
Goals: 4
Assists: 3
Big chances created: 1
Balls recovered per game: 1.7
Successful dribbles: 0.1 (14%)
Ground duels won: 1.4 (46%)
Sanchez’s current contract runs until 2026, putting pressure on Sevilla to sell him this summer if he declines to renew. It’s reported that he intends to stay with his boyhood club, and they are eager to include a release clause of around £33 million in his new deal.
His current release clause stands at £16.5 million, and it’s claimed that several of the clubs mentioned have already made offers to Sevilla. His value has continued to rise, with La Liga’s X account describing him as a “special talent” who impressed at last summer’s Paris Olympics, where he won a gold medal with Spain and could soon earn a call-up to the senior national team.
Everton ‘Make Approach’ to Sign ‘Special’ £16.5m Winger
