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Everton Target Diarra as Gueye Sends Clear Transfer Message Amid Grealish Interest

Everton are actively working behind the scenes to bolster their midfield options this summer, and a pointed message from Idrissa Gana Gueye has only intensified speculation linking £25 million-rated Strasbourg talent Habib Diarra with a switch to Goodison Park.

Diarra, 20, is emerging as one of Everton’s top targets in a summer that promises considerable change under David Moyes. The French-born Senegal international is seen as a dynamic, high-energy midfielder capable of replacing Gueye, who is set to leave the club when his contract expires at the end of June.

The former PSG and Aston Villa man, 34, appeared to give fans a glimpse of Everton’s recruitment direction when he publicly urged Diarra to consider taking his place. Commenting on one of Diarra’s recent social media posts, Gueye wrote a concise but telling six-word message: “Come to Everton. Take my place.”

The comment, which has since gone viral among the Everton fanbase, has been interpreted as an endorsement of Diarra as the ideal long-term successor to the outgoing veteran. While no official bid has been lodged, sources close to the Senegalese national team camp suggest Gueye has taken on a mentoring role with Diarra during recent international meetups.

With André Gomes also heading for the exit door, Everton are prioritising midfield reinforcements. Diarra, who impressed in Ligue 1 last season with his ball-carrying ability and aggressive pressing, fits the profile of the kind of player Moyes wants to build around: young, athletic, and with room to develop.

At the same time, Everton’s ambitions haven’t stopped there. In a more ambitious move, the club are continuing to monitor the situation of Jack Grealish, who could be made available by Manchester City. The England international endured a stop-start campaign in 2024/25 and has slipped down Pep Guardiola’s pecking order, leading to speculation over a summer departure.

City are understood to be demanding at least £50 million to part ways with the 29-year-old winger. While such a fee would typically be beyond Everton’s means, especially given their Financial Fair Play constraints, Moyes is believed to be exploring structured deals or potential loans to make a deal feasible.

Everton’s ability to move decisively in the market may depend on the futures of high-value assets such as Jarrad Branthwaite and Amadou Onana, both of whom are attracting strong interest from Premier League and European clubs.

Still, there is quiet optimism at Finch Farm that a proactive summer can reshape the squad into one capable of pushing away from the relegation battle that has dogged the club in recent seasons.

For now, all eyes are on Diarra – and Gueye’s message may have offered more than just a goodbye. It could be the first real signal of the next chapter at Everton.