“🚨 Everton are considering a January move for Real Sociedad striker Orri Oskarsson as David Moyes looks to strengthen his attack. Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Sunderland and Brentford are also monitoring the 22-year-old Iceland international.”
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- Fee
- Not reported
- Value
- €28m
- Reporters
- 1
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Stays at Real SociedadNo move
- ReportingNo trusted reporterOne tabloid reportAgainst the move
- ContractRuns to June 20303 years 8 months leftAgainst the move
- BrentfordSpending close to its limitMoves from La Liga to Premier League are commonAgainst the move
- FeeNot reportedValue €28m
The story so far
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Chance it happens in JanuaryLong shot
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Brentford among four clubs watching Orri Óskarsson before January
The situation
Brentford have emerged as one of several Premier League clubs keeping tabs on Orri Óskarsson, the 22-year-old Iceland forward at Real Sociedad, ahead of the January window. No formal approach has been described anywhere, and the Premier League window itself will not open until 1 January 2027, closing a month later on 1 February. Everton are said to be the club doing the most active thinking about a move, with David Moyes said to want to strengthen his attack, while Tottenham Hotspur, Sunderland and Brentford are all described as watching the situation rather than acting on it.
The reporting
The story traces back to a single source: TEAMtalk's report was relayed by Transfer News Live on 29 October. Nothing since has added a second voice or firmed up any club's intent. For now this sits as one thinly sourced claim rather than a corroborated line.
The outlook
Given that, this looks a long shot rather than anything close to done. Óskarsson has 42 months left on his contract once the window opens, which gives Sociedad no urgency to sell, and Brentford are only named as monitoring him alongside three other clubs. For this to move, one of those admirers would need to make its interest concrete with an actual bid, and Sociedad would need reason to consider a departure for a player valued at €25m.
What to watch
Watch for any club turning interest into an actual offer once January arrives, particularly Everton, whose need for attacking reinforcement appears most pressing among those mentioned.
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Historical precedent
2024
Real Sociedad from Copenhagen€20m
Real Sociedad from Copenhagen€20mOrri Óskarsson’s real transfer fees, for context, not a prediction.
Who is behind this story
Transfer News LiveEarliest mention
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1 report on this storyfirst 29 Oct
Questions about this transfer
How likely is Orri Óskarsson to join Brentford?
Transfer Tracker rates Orri Óskarsson to Brentford at 1%, a longshot on the current reporting from 1 reporter.
Where else could Orri Óskarsson go?
Besides Brentford, Transfer Tracker's model rates Orri Óskarsson's other live options as Everton 3%, Manchester United 2%, Tottenham Hotspur 1%.
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