Latest Update: Everton's right-back setback as Norton-Cuffy deal stalls

Everton’s pursuit of 22‑year‑old right‑back Brooke Norton‑Cuffy is essentially over, according to a report in The i Paper relayed by Transfer Feed, after the Toffees kept tabs on him throughout the summer window and monitored his 2025/26 Serie A campaign with Genoa. The collapse of the deal leaves the player off the Toffees’ transfer list for now.

David Moyes has made clear that Everton need more width, dynamism and defensive solidity on the flanks, meaning a right‑back who can contribute both offensively and defensively. The club have therefore been scanning the market for a player who fits that profile.

During the 2025/26 Serie A season with Genoa, the 22‑year‑old made 27 appearances, starting 25, and logged 2,216 minutes of action. He recorded two goals, one assist, three yellow cards and a red card, and posted a FotMob average rating of 6.8.

Genoa are not a top‑half Serie A side, so the level of competition he faced daily must be considered when judging his readiness for the Premier League. Those numbers, while showing a learning curve, do not scream superstar status for a club aiming to climb the table.

The report notes his market value sits around €15 million, a figure Genoa would likely have defended fiercely. By the deal collapsing, Everton avoid that outlay, which the analysis describes as a possible blessing.

The Toffees now need to look elsewhere, with Transfer Feed suggesting viable right‑back options in Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga that have consistent top‑flight minutes and stronger defensive metrics. Targeting a player already proven in a major league could provide the width and solidity Moyes demands without the uncertainty surrounding Norton‑Cuffy.