Exclusive: Everton set sights on Brandt deal as agreement reached

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(Credit: Imago) Exclusive: Everton set sights on Julian Brandt deal after agreement reached Wed 11 March 2026 7:00, UK Everton have continued to keep tabs on Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt, sources have told Football Insider.The Toffees are now eyeing up a summer move for the 29-year-old, who has agreed to leave Dortmund upon the expiry of his contract at the end of the season. Everton’s recruitment team have identified Brandt as a player who can improve their attacking output for next term, but they are expected to face heavy competition for his signature given his experience and versatility.Credit: Imago 💸 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 HUBJulian Brandt to face interest from across EuropeBrandt has been one of the Bundesliga’s most consistent performers in recent years, and he has played a key role for Dortmund once again this term. Brandt has never played outside the Bundesliga, but looks set to be ready for a new challenge next term as he enters the prime years of his career.

The lack of a transfer fee needed to secure his services ahead of next season looks set to see clubs from across Europe take interest in him, and Everton likely to face plenty of competition as a result. Everton transfer plans to benefit from £60m boostFormer Toffees chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider last week that Everton could stand to make £60million from their new front-of-shirt sponsorship, amid suggestions that Toyota could be set to take on the role for next season.