Aaron Wan-Bissaka signing could unlock 61% stat Jake O’Brien as Everton plan revealed
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Credit: Imago Wed 27 May 2026 13:00, UK Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been linked with a move to Everton this summer following West Ham United’s relegation.The Hammers went down on the final day after the Toffees failed to produce a result against Tottenham in North London.West Ham are expected to struggle to keep hold of a number of players in the coming months, with Wan-Bissaka among those expected to leave. Everton transfer chiefs may have to wait to complete a deal for the right-back, who will travel to the World Cup with DR Congo this summer. 💸 Everton Transfer News 💸 Get the latest recruitment inside track from the Hill Dickinson Stadium: exclusive updates on the pursuit of Liam Delap, the Friedkin Group’s summer budget, and Jack Grealish’s permanent future.
VISIT THE EVERTON TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Everton target Aaron Wan-Bissaka as Jake O’Brien to benefitFormer Toffees chief executive Keith Wyness exclusively told Football Insider on Sunday that Everton’s failure to qualify for European football has left disappointment among the fanbase.Just a couple of months ago, David Moyes’ side were in the driving seat to at least finish eighth and qualify for the Conference League, let alone the Europa League.Jake O’BrienStats – Ligue 1 2023-24 (per 90) At CBShots0.68Accurate long balls3.46Tackles0.84Recoveries4.78Duels won3.15Duel won %61%An awful end to the season quashed those hopes, however, with Everton failing to win any of their final seven Premier League games and ultimately finishing four points behind Brighton.After fighting relegation for much of last season, fans will not be ungrateful for a much calmer season, but the prospect of European football was exciting. Qualification may have opened the door to more attractive targets than Wan-Bissaka, too, who Everton are exploring a deal worth £8-10m for this summer, according to Ben Jacobs.
It was the Ireland international’s performances at centre-back for Lyon that initially caught Everton’s interest, and he may well be the solution to cover for Jarrad Branthwaite’s injury issues.What Jamie Carragher once said about Wan-Bissaka will excite Everton fansWan-Bissaka has not impressed this season, but it was only the last campaign for which he was named West Ham player of the year. Moyes was just a few months away from working with the defender at West Ham, and he will be pleased to finally get his hands on him. 🔵 Everton FC Master Hub 🔵 The definitive digital directory for the Toffees.