Everton Rejected 22-Year-Old After ‘Mad’ Leicester Fee: Was That The Right Call?
Everton explored a move for Abdul Fatawu in 2025, yet Leicester City’s valuation pushed the Toffees away from a deal. Football Insider’s Goodison News report says Paddy Boyland of The Athletic dis...
In 2025, Everton expressed interest in signing 22-year-old Ghanaian winger Abdul Fatawu from Leicester City. However, the Toffees ultimately rejected the move due to Leicester's exorbitant valuation. The Athletic's Paddy Boyland noted that Everton had followed Fatawu's progress for years, including his time at Sporting CP, and had previously shown interest in a loan deal.
Nevertheless, the club ultimately decided against the transfer after failing to secure bids for Tyler Dibling, with reports suggesting that Leicester demanded a significant fee. Sky Sports later confirmed that Everton would not meet Leicester's demands. Dibling eventually joined Everton for a reported £35m to £40m, while Fatawu found a permanent home at Ipswich Town in July 2026 for an undisclosed fee, after contributing nine goals and eight assists in 44 Championship appearances during the 2025/26 season.
Despite Fatawu's potential, Everton's decision to pass on him could be justified due to the club's need to maintain squad balance, transfer costs, and avoid additional losses.
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