Report: Everton target Brooke Norton-Cuffy serious right-back option

Report: Everton are ready to push hard for 22‑year‑old defender Brooke Norton‑Cuffy, with fresh contact made for a deal around €20 million (£17 million, $23 million) to bring the Genoa right‑back back to the Premier League. The Merseyside club see the 22‑year‑old as a priority target as they refine their full‑back options. Everton’s Transfers department sees a clear need for a new starter at right‑back. The club view the signing as a way to move Jake O’Brien back to his natural centre‑back role, thereby strengthening two positions with one deal. TeamTalk the 22‑year‑old emerges as a serious right‑back option after a strong first full season in Serie A with Genoa. His development in Italy has raised his standing and he is now open to a Premier League return.

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The defender has said the prospect of playing regularly in the Premier League is a major attraction and believes the time is right to test himself back in English football. His familiarity with England Under‑21 teammates Tyrique George, Tyler Dibling and Hayden Hackney adds an extra layer of appeal. Everton have held fresh discussions with intermediaries and Genoa appear willing to sanction a sale for around €20 million (£17 million, $23 million). The figure aligns with the club’s transfer plan and is considered achievable for a priority target. Competition remains, with Sunderland and Fulham also monitoring Norton‑Cuffy’s situation, but TeamTalk says Everton appear to be leading the chase after reigniting talks. Other right‑back candidates such as Djed Spence, Ben White and Aaron Wan‑Bissaka have been considered, yet Norton‑Cuffy remains firmly in the frame. If the deal materialises, Everton would add a young, league‑ready right‑back while freeing O’Brien to return to centre‑back, addressing both immediate need and future growth. For Norton‑Cuffy, the move offers a return to England and the chance to prove himself in the Premier League.