Everton approach to assess 'real chances' of signing Kevin De Bruyne in January

Everton have made initial contact with De Bruyne's representatives to assess signing the 35-year-old from Napoli in January, but must convince the Italian club to sell.

Everton are exploring the possibility of signing Kevin De Bruyne from Napoli in the January transfer window. The Belgian midfielder, 35, joined Napoli as a free agent in June 2025 after a decade at Manchester City but has struggled to replicate his form in Serie A. He has managed four goals and two assists in 15 league matches this season, and just one goal and one assist in his last eight games.

David Moyes' side have made initial contact with De Bruyne's representatives to assess the realistic chances of bringing him to Merseyside. De Bruyne's contract at Napoli runs until 2027 with an option for a further year, meaning Everton would need to negotiate with the Italian club to secure a deal. The player is reportedly open to returning to the Premier League, but Napoli may resist selling mid-season.