Everton boss confirms Adam Aznou interest | OneFootball

Everton have made an official bid for Bayern Munich’s Adam Aznou, David Moyes confirmed. He spoke to the press after his team’s 3-0 loss to Bournemouth in the first match of the Premier League Summer Series in the United States.

The Blues have made progress behind the scenes on the young left-back and Moyes said, “We have made an offer, whether it’s accepted, or whether it’s all done. He’s a young player, he’s a young left-back.”

Born in Barcelona to Moroccan parents, Aznou joined the famed La Masia academy at the age of 13. Three years later, he joined Bayern Munich’s youth academy and made four appearances for the Bavarian club before spending the second half of last season on loan at Real Valladolid in Spain.

Moyes confirmed that the club is betting on Aznou’s talent and potential and asked for caution against having immediate expectations from the teenager.

“So, he’s someone who we see as having a good future and potential.”

Aznou is expected to play second fiddle to Vitaliy Mykolenko, who is the only natural left-back in the squad at the moment.

The Athletic's Paddy Boyland reported that he is set to undergo his medical early this week ahead of an initial €9M deal. If all goes to plan, Aznou is expected to join Everton on their US tour.

Asked if Everton were mostly focusing on young targets, Moyes replied: “No, not really. If I’m honest, we’ve actually tried to target the more senior players if we can, players who are maybe over the age of 25 with Premier League experience.

“It’s not taken us away from the fact that we want to try and buy some young players as well. When I think you’ve got as many as us to probably do, I’m hoping by the time we get to the end of the transfer window, we might have a balance of youth and experience.”

Of the three signings for Everton so far in the transfer window, goalkeeper Mark Travers is the only one above the age of 25. Thierno Barry and Charly Alcaraz are both 22, while the sought-after Adam Aznou is 19.

John Graham 3 Posted 28/07/2025 at 14:24:58

Until its done, it's not done.With the amount we require, hopefully there are lots of negotiations for players going on in the background, if we are just doing one player at a time this is going to take forever.

Anjishnu Roy 4 Posted 28/07/2025 at 14:35:20

John, I agree. Better to wait for the official announcement for the club before celebrating, although I reckon most signs are pointing in the direction of the deal being over the line. Let's wait and see.

5 Posted 28/07/2025 at 14:44:54

I had an interest in Anne Margret when I was young but she never signed up.Quite frankly I am tired of these speculative posts that are supposed to give hope, I am giving up on them until 9th August, giving myself a break from anything I would normally look for on Everton until then. I want to reset the date and hopefully read about actual signings then ?. Talking of "signings" white brackets have appeared on the west side of the HDS, could we have our name overlooking the Mersey ? now that would be good news.

Brian Wilkinson 7 Posted 28/07/2025 at 14:49:54

Anne Margret let you down as well hey Martin.

What a stunner she was.

Brian Harrison 8 Posted 28/07/2025 at 14:55:10

Just read David Moyes comments saying the club are working very hard to bring in new players. But he also said they have approached some very good players but all have said No for the time being.

Moyes said that at West Ham, with them being in Europe, it was a lot easier signing players. I think the club are finding out that with our recent past history of a few seasons fighting relegation, then we aren't a very attractive proposition, and the better quality of player we are trying to attract makes that job very difficult.

Moyes asked for caution against having immediate expectations from the teenager. So back to square one, as he's not ready for the first team.If we do well against the hammers, Man utd and then Roma, and still not got first team recruitment, will that be papering over the cracks? We can't compete with the squad as it is, already have injuries and the seasons not even started. We looked good first half against Bournemouth, but woeful defending cost us. I won't hang O'Brian out to dry as even the best have mistakes in them. But Patterson as a defender is just not good enough. So right back, right winger, sell or keep Chermiti in the squad, a couple of loans with experience we should be ok.

Tony Abrahams 11 Posted 28/07/2025 at 15:24:35

My own view is that a lot of older professionals will all want to play in Europe, whereas some of the younger players, might just want to get a chance in a team, to try and make a name for themselves, before thinking about playing for a team that will be playing European football, Brian?

Liam Mogan 12 Posted 28/07/2025 at 15:28:45

There's nowhere near enough goals in the squad. 3 pre season games without a goal from open play, or even threatening one.

Whilst there were some positives from the first half v Bournemouth, we didnt really create a great deal.

Neil Thomas 14 Posted 28/07/2025 at 15:41:48

We couldn’t even score against a team that lost virtually all their back 4 from last season. It’s not the strikers that we need, it’s creative players that we’re short of. Watching the game Saturday, Beto and Barry were chasing shadows. Garner ain’t good enough, McNeil got as much pace as Stephen Hawkins, and Alcaraz ain’t exactly going to go by a couple of players. No pace, no creativity, and certainly not enough options

Dennis Stevens 15 Posted 28/07/2025 at 15:45:18

Well, if you can't get her name right, Martin ...... no wonder!

Liam Mogan 16 Posted 28/07/2025 at 15:46:23

That's exactly right Neil.

When I say there's not enough goals, I don't solely blame the strikers. Across the board we have very little creativity in the players or the set-up.

Both are dependent on the other - until we get the players we are stuck