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Everton’s 19-year-old left-back Adam Aznou is on the radar of Marseille, Real Betis, and Getafe ahead of the summer window. According to Africa Foot, Marseille have emerged as the most serious suitor for the youngster. The Spain-born Morocco international arrived at Goodison Park from Bayern Munich last summer in a €9 million deal, but first-team opportunities have been nonexistent.
Everton face a summer issue over Adam Aznou as European clubs are interested
He’s clocked just 34 minutes for the Toffees, with his only senior outing being a brief cameo in an FA Cup loss to Sunderland. Despite the limited time, he showed what he can do by winning a penalty that James Garner eventually tucked away. The ability is obvious; the real question is whether Everton are actually willing to give him a platform.
Why Aznou’s situation at Everton opens the door for a move?
Vitaliy Mykolenko is firmly entrenched as the starting left-back, and the club are already looking at ways to bolster that side of the defence for next season. This search for reinforcements has essentially pushed Aznou to the fringes, a reality that hasn’t gone unnoticed by clubs across Europe.
Africa Foot suggests Marseille see the French league as the perfect place for the teenager to kickstart his career, while interest remains high in La Liga. Marseille tried to sign him in January, but Everton shut the move down at the time, citing a lack of depth. That excuse will be a lot harder to use this summer, especially with the club scouting the likes of Wolves’ Hugo Bueno and Newcastle’s Matt Targett, who is set to be a free agent following his loan at Middlesbrough. Aznou also has the advantage of knowing Spanish football well, thanks to his loan spell with Real Valladolid in 2025.
What Everton decide next will define Aznou’s trajectory
BRADFORD, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 14: Adam Aznou of Everton U21 during the Vertu Trophy match between Bradford City and Everton U21 at University of Bradford Stadium on October 14, 2025 in Bradford, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
This is where things get tricky for Everton. Selling a €9 million signing, who still has three years on his deal and a steady €7 million valuation, after only 34 minutes of action would be a bad look for the recruitment team. His representatives at Footfeel ISM, led by Alejandro Camaño, are expected to push for a move that prioritises his growth. A loan deal with an option to buy seems like the most plausible outcome, as it lets a buyer test him out while protecting Everton’s assets.
Ultimately, Everton’s management of the player is up for debate. Bringing in a kid with a pedigree from La Masia and Bayern, only to hand him less than 35 minutes of football all season, looks like a waste of talent, no matter how well Mykolenko is playing. If he moves to Marseille and hits the ground running, people will want to know why Everton blocked his exit in January only to let him go a few months later. A move might be the best thing for Aznou, but whether it’s a smart move for Everton remains to be seen.
