Everton have made an official bid to sign Youssef En-Nesyri from Fenerbahçe. The offer is for an initial loan with a €20 million option to buy at the end of the season. Talks are now underway between the clubs.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported the news first. He said Everton sent the proposal today. Fenerbahçe are open to negotiations. They would consider either a loan or a straight sale. The Moroccan striker has a contract until 2029, so they hold a strong position.
En-Nesyri is 28 years old. He joined Fenerbahçe from Sevilla in 2024 for around €20 million. He has settled well in Turkey. This season, he has scored regularly and even led the goal charts in Europe’s top leagues for parts of 2025. His height and heading ability make him a real threat in the box. He wins aerial duels and finishes chances.
Everton need more firepower up front. The team has struggled for goals at times this season. Dominic Calvert-Lewin has had injury problems again. Beto and others have chipped in, but manager Sean Dyche wants another option.
En-Nesyri fits the style. He works hard off the ball and holds up play. Dyche likes target men who can bring others into the game.
The interest came as a bit of a surprise. Reports from Florian Plettenberg said concrete talks started recently. Everton see this as a chance to add quality without a huge upfront fee.
The loan setup keeps things flexible. If it works out, they can make it permanent for €20 million. That matches what Fenerbahçe paid originally.
En-Nesyri knows the Premier League a little. He faced English teams in Europe with Sevilla. He won the Europa League twice there. Fans also remember his header for Morocco against Portugal in the 2022 World Cup.
That helped his country reach the semi-finals. He remains a key player for the national team ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations.
Fenerbahçe sit high in the Turkish league. Jose Mourinho manages them and has built a strong side. Losing En-Nesyri mid-season would hurt, but they might accept if the deal suits everyone. No one has said yet if the player wants the move. He seems happy in Istanbul, but a return to a top league could appeal.
Everton fans have mixed views online. Some like the idea of a proven goalscorer. Others worry about fitting him into the current setup. The club has spent carefully in recent windows due to financial rules. This loan approach helps with that.
Nothing is done yet. Negotiations can take time. Medical tests and personal terms would come later if the clubs agree. En-Nesyri could be available soon if it moves fast. The January window closes in a few weeks.
This bid shows Everton want to strengthen now for top Europa spots. They sit in mid-table and aim to climb higher this second leg. Adding a striker like En-Nesyri could make a difference in tight games. He brings experience from big matches.
Other clubs watched him in the past. Premier League sides asked about him when he was at Sevilla. Now Everton have made the first firm move. We will see how Fenerbahçe respond in the next days.
For now, the talks continue. If it happens, En-Nesyri would add something different to the Everton attack. He could play right away and help in the second half of the season.
