'Especially Everton' – Toffees, Brighton and Hull City make approaches for signing

Everton, Brighton and Hull City are scouting Fiorentina centre-back Eddy Kouadio, who is on loan at Monza and valued at €6m.

Fiorentina centre-back Eddy Kouadio has attracted interest from three Premier League clubs. The 20-year-old, who graduated from Fiorentina's academy and made his first-team debut in August 2025, was loaned to Serie A side Monza for the season after limited opportunities at La Viola. He has impressed on loan, playing 819 minutes in 10 matches and scoring a goal.

Everton, Brighton & Hove Albion and Hull City have made enquiries about the defender, with scouts from all three clubs regularly attending his matches. The report notes Everton are 'especially' keen. Brentford and AFC Bournemouth are also in the mix. Monza have no intention of recalling him in January and plan to retain him until the end of the season.

Fiorentina extended Kouadio's contract until 2030 in February and now face a decision on his future — whether to integrate him into their first-team plans or sell him. Transfermarkt currently value him at €6m, a €3.5m rise since joining Monza, with the figure potentially rising further if he earns a senior debut for Italy or Ivory Coast.