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Everton fails to secure Ez Abde and Tammy Abraham on deadline day

Everton experienced a series of unsuccessful transfer attempts on deadline day as the club sought to bolster its attacking options. The Merseyside club submitted a bid of approximately €43 million for Real Betis winger Ez Abde, consisting of €35 million upfront and performance-based variables, but the Spanish club rejected the offer. Ez Abde currently has a release clause of €60 million, and FC Barcelona retains a 20% stake in his rights.

Other high-profile pursuits also failed. Everton's attempt to sign Aston Villa centre-forward Tammy Abraham on loan was rebuffed by the player. Additionally, a deal for Folarin Balogun from Monaco collapsed after the player failed a medical. The club also failed to secure Jaime Leweling from Stuttgart and Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United.

Despite these setbacks, Everton's summer window included the signing of Jack Grealish on loan and the permanent acquisition of Merlin Röhl. The club also facilitated the departure of Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City and sold Beto to create space for new attacking talent.

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Everton · Ez Abde · Folarin Balogun · Real Betis · Tammy Abraham

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