Exclusive: Everton to battle Sunderland for £20m star, he will jump at PL move
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Everton and Sunderland are both ready to reignite their previous interest in the 22-year-old, while sources say that the wideman will be one of Leicester’s first sales if they fall into League One. David Moyes is keen to try and boost Everton’s squad once again, but they will have to fend off Sunderland if they want to get hold of Fatawu for 2026-27. 💸 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 Leicester ready to sanction £20m Abdul Fatawu saleFatawu came close to moving to the Stadium of Light last summer, but ultimately stayed put at Leicester to try and help them secure an immediate return to the Premier League. StatsFatawu 2025-26 (Championship)Fatawu 2024-25 (PL)Apps (Starts)41 (40)11 (6)G/A162xG + xA9.771.84Chances Created per 901.350.94Successful Dribbles per 902.814.52Shots on Target per 900.730.78Fatawu’s Championship stats compared to his Premier League totals, as per Fotmob.Their on-pitch struggles have combined with financial difficulties behind the scenes to create a set of very severe circumstances at the King Power Stadium, and they will only be exacerbated further if they go down.Leicester have already accepted that they are in no position to make demands regarding the amount of money that they get for Fatawu, and they have already outlined that he will be available at a reduced price this summer.
Leicester’s need to sell plays perfectly into the hands of the likes of Everton and Sunderland, who could both also be about to see their coffers boosted by European qualification. Everton already on course for £10m deal this summerFormer Manchester City financial advisor Stefan Borson recently told Football Insider that Everton could agree a partnership with CMC Markets as their front-of-shirt sponsor for the 2026-27 season.The Toffees have already held “promising” talks with the company regarding a new sponsorship, and they are also making moves to try to sponsor Fulham next term.