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Everton target Franculino DjĂș has officially hit the market, with his exit from FC Midtjylland this summer now 100% certain. The Toffees have been keeping close tabs on the 21-year-old Guinea-Bissau international for some time, and this confirmation shifts gears ahead of the transfer window.
According to Sport Witness, Everton scouts have been regulars at Midtjylland games this season, with club officials making several trips to Denmark to watch him alongside representatives from Liverpool, West Ham, and Manchester United. The real issue isnât whether Everton want DjĂș, thatâs a given, itâs whether they can beat five heavyweight rivals for his signature in a market where prices are skyrocketing.
Everton arenât just late arrivals; they are long-term admirers who have scouted the forward eight times since first being linked back in August. Looking at the numbers, itâs easy to see why. DjĂș racked up 22 goals and three assists in 32 games this term, including a staggering 16 goals in just 17 Superliga outings before being sidelined.
Franculino DjĂș is a 21-year-old striker from Guinea-Bissau, currently leaving FC Midtjylland, making him an attractive target for Everton.
Everton is in competition with Liverpool, West Ham, Manchester United, and two other clubs to secure Franculino DjĂș's signature.
Everton faces challenges from five heavyweight rivals and a market where transfer prices are significantly increasing.
Franculino DjĂș's exit from FC Midtjylland is confirmed to happen this summer.

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Despite a serious injury in December that required surgery and a four-month layoff, he proved his fitness by scoring immediately upon his return in a 2-1 win over BrĂžndby IF. While Midtjylland slapped a ÂŁ40m price tag on him during the winter, their sporting director has confirmed the plan is still a summer sale. His Transfermarkt value sits at âŹ22m, but expect the actual asking price to be significantly higher.
The competition is fierce. Real Betis, Bayern Munich, AS Roma, Liverpool, West Ham, and Manchester United are all in the race. Midtjylland are holding out for a fee north of âŹ25m, which would smash their club transfer record. His agency, All Iron Sports, led by Borja GarcĂa-Fuster, is expected to spark a bidding war.
However, Everton have a trump card, and thatâs they can offer DjĂș the regular first-team minutes that bigger clubs likely canât guarantee, which is a factor his camp will take very seriously. With the Toffees currently fighting for a European spot, securing continental football would massively boost their chances of landing him.
ROME, ITALY â NOVEMBER 27: Daniele Ghilardi of AS Roma competes for the ball with Dju Franculino of FC Midtjylland during the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between AS Roma and FC Midtjylland at Stadio Olimpico on November 27, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)
Actually, Evertonâs position is better than you might think. DjĂș is only 21 and moving up from the Danish league; his priority should be a club where heâs the main man, not sitting on the bench behind a ÂŁ100m superstar. Under David Moyes, Everton have shown they know how to develop young strikers within a solid system.
The fact that they got in early with his agent is a huge plus in these kinds of deals. While they canât outspend Bayern or Liverpool, the combination of being first to the table, offering a guaranteed starting role, and the lure of European nights gives them a very real chance to win this race.