Everton wants Orri Óskarsson, but Real Sociedad blocks him

The Icelandic striker Orri Óskarsson, who plays for Real Sociedad, has sparked great interest from Everton for the January market, but the Spanish club has declared him untouchable and says only an unrefusable offer would allow his departure; this Sunday he scored the only goal of the 1‑0 win over Rayo at Anoeta.

Real Sociedad maintains the position

At Real Sociedad the stance is different: the Icelander is untouchable and only an unrefusable proposal would move that stance.

Moreover, the margin for maneuver in January is even tighter, as the season is halfway through.

The English club's interest arrives in a week in which Óskarsson has once again made a difference, deciding the match against Rayo with Beñat San José in the 67th minute, sealing a counter‑attack started by Ander Barrenetxea.

In Matarazzo's system, the striker competes with Mikel Oyarzabal for the number nine position.

Óskarsson is an area striker, measures 1.86 metres, is right‑footed and has alternated between starting and coming off the bench.

In October, after Yangel Herrera's injury against Málaga, Matarazzo promised him more minutes and publicly expressed the player's dissatisfaction with his role.

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The contract favors the club, as Óskarsson arrived in 2024 from Copenhagen for €20 million, the most expensive sale in the Danish club's history, and signed for six seasons until 2030.

With more than three and a half years remaining on his contract, Real Sociedad does not need to negotiate urgently.

Last season he finished with 10 goals in 25 matches.

He was part of the squad that lifted the Copa del Rey on 18 April 2026, after beating Atlético de Madrid in the final.

Transfer windows and future

From June onward the scenario changes, as with the campaign concluded Real could consider a sale with profit and time to observe the market.

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The baseline reference remains the €20 million paid for him two summers ago, which is the difference between the two windows.

In January, any departure would force the club to look for a centre‑forward mid‑season, with little margin to choose.

In the summer, the club would have weeks to study alternatives before deciding.

If in winter an offer that Real deems unrefusable does not arrive, the conversation with Everton, or any other club, will be postponed until June.