# Everton transfer window activity

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/everton-transfer-window-activity
> Updated: 2026-09-02T09:17:45.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Everton’s attempts to sign winger Ez Abde from Real Betis failed during the final hours of the transfer window. Everton submitted a bid totaling approximately 43 million euros, comprising 35 million euros fixed plus 8 million euros in variables, but Real Betis rejected the offer. The Spanish club maintained its stance by insisting on the player’s 60 million euro release clause. 

In addition to the failed Abde pursuit, Everton’s deadline day efforts to bolster attacking options included unsuccessful attempts to sign Tammy Abraham on loan, Folarin Balogun, Jaime Leweling, and Joshua Zirkzee. Despite these setbacks, the club completed other moves, including the loan of Jack Grealish and the permanent acquisition of Merlin Röhl.

## Claims

- Everton submitted a bid of approximately €43m for Real Betis winger Ez Abde on deadline day. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The bid for Ez Abde consisted of €35m upfront with the remainder based on performance-related conditions. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Real Betis rejected the offer for Ez Abde. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Everton failed to sign Folarin Balogun from Monaco after he failed a medical. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Everton's deadline day transfer attempts for Jaime Leweling and Joshua Zirkzee were unsuccessful. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Everton made a late attempt to sign Aston Villa centre-forward Tammy Abraham on loan, which he rebuffed. (single source)
- Ez Abde has a release clause of €60m. (single source)
- FC Barcelona retains approximately 20% of Ez Abde's rights. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Everton fails to secure Ez Abde and Tammy Abraham on deadline day

Everton's deadline day transfer efforts failed to secure key targets, including a €43m bid for Real Betis winger Ez Abde and a loan move for Tammy Abraham.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/everton-fails-to-secure-ez-abde-and-tammy-abraham-on-deadline-day

### 2026-09-01: Real Betis rejects Everton bid for Ez Abde

Real Betis rejected an Everton bid for Ez Abde, holding firm on his 60 million euro release clause. The club also welcomed back Dani Ceballos.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-betis-rejects-everton-bid-for-ez-abde

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