In fact, Luciano Spalletti has only used him three times in the last 11 matches. Everton tried to sign him before he left Lille last summer, then pushed again in January, but both attempts fell through. Juventus are now reportedly ready to sell him this summer, and Everton are prepared to go back in for him.However, Everton face a fresh complication.

Beşiktaş have contacted Zhegrova’s agent to ask about personal terms, a move that Sport Witness suggests could put them in pole position. Fabrizio Romano has since clarified that there is nothing concrete between Zhegrova and Beşiktaş, noting the player is staying focused on Juve for the time being. Juventus want at least €11.4m to avoid a loss on their investment, a price that looks like a bargain compared to his current market value.Why Everton must move decisively but stay clear-eyed?TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Edon Zhegrova of Juventus FC reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Juventus and Galatasaray A.S. at Juventus Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)From an Everton perspective, the fee is genuinely attractive, and he has the exact profile that Moyes wants on the right flank.

Yet the real worry isn’t the price, it’s which version of Zhegrova actually shows up at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Zhegrova was sensational at Lille between 2022 and 2025, playing with a direct and aggressive style, but the player Juventus signed looks like a shadow of that.Thiago Motta’s reluctance to start him regularly suggests there are real doubts about his recovery. Injuries seem to have sapped his pace and intensity, two traits that are non-negotiable in a Premier League that demands constant sprinting from wide players.Furthermore, the Beşiktaş interest, even if Romano has downplayed it, suggests the market smells an opportunity.

Everton could easily miss out again if they repeat the hesitancy they showed in January. The Toffees now have a big decision to make regarding how Zhegrova fits their plans, especially since their chase of Jack Grealish might change how hard they push for other wingers.Signing Zhegrova for around £9–10m is a low financial risk, but it’s a gamble for the squad if he can’t find the athleticism that made him so dangerous in France. Everton need a winger who can contribute week in and week out, not someone who only shows moments of talent between injury spells. That distinction has to be the main factor in their decision-making this summer.