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Kevin De Bruyne to Everton

Napoli

Everton

Midfielder · 35y · Belgium · contract until 2027

Chance it happens in January

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Fee: Not reported
Value: €5m
Reporters: 1

Where he ends up in the January windowEvery outcome by the January deadline, adding up to 100%. A move in a later window is not counted. Open a club for its rumour.

PSVRumour page
EvertonThis rumour
Other clubNot yet named
Stays at NapoliNo move

What the number is based on

ReportingNo trusted reporter6 outlets, all tabloids or aggregatorsAgainst the move
ContractRuns to June 2027His club holds an option to extend
EvertonSpending under pressureMoves from Serie A to Premier League are commonAgainst the move
FeeNot reportedValue €5m

The story so far

8 reports · newest first

Thursday
FootballTransfersTrust 55AggregatorAggregatorReport
“Kevin De Bryune to Everton: ‘Astronomical’ offer confirmed – it could change everything. Napoli star Kevin De Bruyne has been linked with a January transfer more to Everton – but could an ‘astronomical’ bid change everything for the Premier League legend?”
Wednesday
Football InsiderTrust 55TabloidTabloidReport
“The Everton stars that won't be happy as contact made over Kevin De Bruyne transfer…”
CCalciomercatoTrust 50via Transfer News CentralReport
“Everton are expected to launch a shock bid for Napoli's 35-year-old midfielder Kevin de Bruyne.”
Sport WitnessTrust 55AggregatorAggregatorFull post
“Everton plan for sensational January arrival now backed by second source. The idea of Kevin De Bruyne ending up at Everton in the January transfer window is gaining strength. No, seriously, it is.”
Calciomercato.itTrust 46via Transfer News LiveFull post
“🚨 Everton are exploring a shock January move for Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne. The Toffees have already opened initial talks with the 35-year-old's representatives over a potential Premier League return.”
Monday
Calciomercato.itTrust 55First reportFirst reportReport
“Napoli, tentativo dell’Everton per De Bruyne a gennaio: i dettagli | CM.”

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Chance it happens in January

Long shot

Value: €5m

AuthorTransfer Tracker AnalystLast updated12 Nov 2026StatusUp to date

De Bruyne linked with shock January move to Everton

The situation

Everton are being linked with a January move for Kevin De Bruyne, the 35-year-old midfielder now at Napoli. The reports describe interest and, at most, early contact with his representatives about a Premier League return. Napoli still need convincing and may hold him until the summer. No bid has been made, and the talk ranges from an 'astronomical' hypothetical offer to Everton simply assessing their real chances.

The reporting

Calciomercato.it first reported it on 9 November, framing it as Everton opening initial contacts over a January deal. Everything since repeats that line: Sport Witness, CaughtOffside, Transfer News Live and Football Insider all relay the same claim, with Football Insider adding that contact has been made. No trusted reporter has backed this. Every outlet carrying it is a tabloid or an aggregator, and they echo one source rather than add fresh reporting.

The outlook

This is a slim chance for January. For it to move, Everton would need to turn interest into a formal bid and Napoli, who have not agreed to release him, would need to change their stance. The reports themselves suggest Napoli lean towards keeping him until the summer, which is the main thing blocking a winter deal.

The context

De Bruyne joined Napoli on 1 July 2025 on a free from Manchester City. His contract runs to 30 June 2027, with a club option for a further year, so Napoli still control whether he goes anywhere.