Everton are closing in on the signing of Arsenal's Christian Norgaard as David Moyes is on course to secure a replacement for the departed Idrissa Gueye. The Merseyside club are in talks with the Premier League champions about a transfer of around £7m for the midfielder. The clubs are likely to agree a deal that would see Norgaard become Everton's fourth summer signing, after fellow midfielders Merlin Rohl and Hayden Hackney, plus winger Tyrique George.
What happened?
Christian Norgaard is set to leave the Emirates Stadium after a solitary season, following his £15m move from Brentford. While he made 20 appearances for Arsenal, he started a lone Premier League game – the last of the season, the 2-1 win at Crystal Palace, after the Gunners had become champions – and had played a mere 57 minutes in the top flight before then.
Why it matters for Everton
Norgaard is set to replace Idrissa Gueye, who left Everton last week after his contract had ended. Everton had been in talks with the 36-year-old about a new deal before the decision was made that he would bring his second spell on Merseyside to a close.
What comes next?
The transfer would add to the funds Arsenal have brought in this summer for Leandro Trossard, Jakub Kiwior and Karl Hein and bolster manager Mikel Arteta's budget as he looks for new signings, with Newcastle's Bruno Guimaraes and Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior among his targets.
As of August 2, 2026, Everton are 8th in the Premier League table, with 47 points from 32 games, and are 23 points behind leaders Arsenal. They have scored 39 goals and conceded 37 this season, and their next fixture is against Leeds at home on February 10, 2027.
