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Everton To Sign The Next Guehi In Shock €20m Summer Deal: Will He Solve Their Defensive Headache?
TL;DR
Everton is targeting FC Midtjylland defender Ousmane Diao for a €20 million transfer in summer 2026. The 21-year-old is seen as a potential solution to the team's defensive issues.
Key points
- Everton is targeting Ousmane Diao for a summer transfer.
- The transfer fee is expected to be between €15 million and €20 million.
- Diao's contract with Midtjylland runs until June 2029.
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Everton To Sign The Next Guehi In Shock €20m Summer Deal: Will He Solve Their Defensive Headache?
Everton are firmly in the race for FC Midtjylland centre-back Ousmane Diao ahead of the summer 2026 window. According to Africa Foot, the Toffees have put the Senegalese defender on their shortlist and are seriously interested in the 21-year-old. Everton scouts made at least eight trips to Midtjylland by December to track several players, but their focus has now narrowed down to Diao.
Everton eye Ousmane Diao as summer transfer battle heats up
Midtjylland are open to a sale, but they want €15–20 million, which is a steep ask considering his €8 million Transfermarkt valuation. RB Leipzig have already tried their luck with a €12 million bid, which the Danish side rejected instantly to show they won’t be pushed around. Since Diao’s contract runs until June 2029 with no release clause, the Danish club hold all the cards.
The right-footed centre-back moved to Midtjylland permanently in July 2024 after a spell with Portuguese club CD Mafra. He has put up impressive numbers for a young defender, netting 10 goals and five assists in 75 appearances. His defensive stats are just as solid as he averages 2.26 tackles, 1.31 interceptions, and 3.64 clearances per 90 minutes, with the team conceding only once every 137 minutes while he’s on the pitch.
Even so, Diao is still untested at the highest level. Jumping from the Danish Superliga to the Premier League is a massive leap, and paying up to €20 million for that transition is a gamble. He isn’t short of admirers, either; , Porto, Benfica, , , , and are all keeping tabs on him.
Q&A
What is the transfer fee Everton is willing to pay for Ousmane Diao?
Everton is prepared to pay between €15 million and €20 million for Ousmane Diao.
Why is Everton interested in Ousmane Diao?
Everton is interested in Diao to address their defensive problems, having narrowed their focus to him after scouting multiple players.
What is Ousmane Diao's current contract situation with FC Midtjylland?
Ousmane Diao's contract with FC Midtjylland runs until June 2029, and there is no release clause, giving the club leverage in negotiations.