Everton have drawn up a three-man shortlist to solve their right-back vacancy after Seamus Coleman's departure in June. Manager David Moyes is targeting Celtic's Alistair Johnston, West Ham's Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Genoa's Brooke Norton-Cuffy as potential replacements. The Toffees finished 13th in the Premier League last season with 49 points (13W-10D-15L) and a -3 goal difference, losing their last four matches (LLLLD).
Moyes' first-choice appears to be Celtic's Alistair Johnston, though West Ham's Aaron Wan-Bissaka brings valuable Premier League experience. Genoa's England U21 international Brooke Norton-Cuffy is seen as a potential Plan B option. The club has already spent £60M on midfield reinforcements this summer, signing Hayden Hackney, Tyrique George, Merlin Rohl and Christian Norgaard.
The position became vacant after Coleman's exit, with Moyes unconvinced by Nathan Patterson in the role. Jake O'Brien is expected to move to centre-back for the 2026/27 season. Everton's defensive struggles last season saw them concede 50 goals, finishing 36 points behind league leaders Arsenal.
Everton face competition for their targets, with both Johnston and Wan-Bissaka potentially costing around £30M. Moyes must balance his budget after significant midfield investment. The Toffees' last result was a 1-0 loss to Tottenham on May 24, 2026.
