By Dayo Awoniyi
Premier League side Everton are preparing a €15 million (approximately ₦27 billion) bid for Nigerian international Moses Simon, as they look to strengthen their squad ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
The 29-year-old winger, currently plying his trade at Ligue 1 club FC Nantes, has attracted interest from the Toffees, who have reportedly sent scouts to La Beaujoire to monitor his performances closely.
Simon, known for his pace and creativity, has been a consistent performer in France and remains a key figure for the Super Eagles.
With Everton currently sitting mid-table in the Premier League, the club is prioritizing attacking reinforcements, and Simon is seen as a strong candidate to bolster their forward line.
FC Nantes, however, are said to be holding out for the full €15 million fee—above the winger’s current market valuation of around €12 million—as they weigh up their own transfer plans.
Whether Everton will meet Nantes’ asking price remains to be seen, but the potential move underlines the Merseyside club’s ambition to add experience and quality to their squad this summer.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
