Everton set for Ivanovic bidding war as new £8.6m bid made to seal striker transfer
Everton have emerged as a potential suitor for Millwall’s Mihailo Ivanovic this summer.
The Serbian striker notched 12 Championship goals last term in what was his first season in English football, helping Alex Neil’s side to mount an unexpected play-off push.
Ivanovic’s exploits have caught the eye of Everton, who are keen to add him to their squad ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign.
David Moyes will be keen to add to his attacking ranks with Beto’s future still up in the air, and the Millwall youngster could be the perfect option.
Everton ready for bidding war as Parma make £8.6m bid
Everton have already secured the signing of Thierno Barry, but now they are hopeful of also adding Ivanovic to their attacking options.
The 20-year-old outlined himself as one of the EFL’s most promising young talents last season, and he now seems destined to take on a new challenge this term.
Serie A side Parma are understood to have already made a bid of £8.6million for the Millwall man, according to the print edition of Gazzetta Dello Sport (12 July, pg. 29).
The South London outfit are keen to spark a bidding war for their star, and have placed an asking price of £13.8m on Ivanovic, amid further interest from Everton and Newcastle.
However, Parma are believed to be reluctant to fight the Premier League duo for the frontman’s signature, which presents the perfect opportunity for the Toffees to swoop in and secure a quick deal if they are prepared to meet Millwall’s valuation.
Everton should do everything they can to sign Ivanovic
Moyes and Co. seem keen to explore the Championship market this summer, as they have also shown an interest in Sheffield United ‘keeper Michael Cooper in recent weeks.
There are several exciting stars emerging from the second tier at present, and Ivanovic is firmly among them.
He led the line effectively for the Lions in 2024/25 and possesses excellent movement and link-up play, as well as having a natural eye for goal.
The Toffees likely already have their first-choice striker in Barry, but that could give them a good chance to slowly introduce Ivanovic into Premier League football if they could land him.
He wouldn’t cost a significant fee, and Barry’s arrival would alleviate some of the pressure that would otherwise have been on him to immediately hit the ground running in the top flight.
Everton will have to move quickly if they want to get Ivanovic in, but he would certainly be a shrewd addition if they could get a deal over the line.
Everton given warning ahead of John McGinn transfer
Everton have been linked with a move for Aston Villa attacking midfielder John McGinn this summer.
Dr Rajpal Brar, an injury expert, assessed his hamstring and thigh issues last season ahead of a potential transfer.
The 30-year-old still managed to play 34 out of 38 Premier League games in the 2024/25 campaign.
McGinn’s hamstring and thigh injuries may be a concern
The Toffees are likely to consider the Scotland international’s hamstring and thigh issues before making a decision to sign him, according to Dr Brar.
Everton are keen on signing McGinn, but Villa are reluctant to part ways with their captain. (Give Me Sport, 9 July)
“I would not call this a red flag, but a yellow flag, most certainly.”
Everton need to move on from their McGinn pursuit
Everton must abandon their pursuit of McGinn, as his commitment to Villa’s European campaign and his high wages make a transfer unlikely and financially impractical.
His role as their captain and his 10 goal involvements in the 2024/25 season, and 203 in his Premier League career, underline his importance, reducing any chance of him leaving.
| Club | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Villa | 285 | 30 | 40 |
| Hibernian FC | 136 | 17 | 29 |
| St. Mirren | 98 | 4 | 7 |
Instead, the Toffees should target dynamic, willing midfielders to bolster their starting eleven under David Moyes.
Players like Hoffenheim’s Anton Stach or other cost-effective, defensively robust options would better suit Everton’s need for midfield stability and align with their budget, ensuring competitiveness in the Premier League.
Mark Travers ‘transfer twist emerges’ as Everton nearly multi-million fee
Everton’s proposed move for Bournemouth goalkeeper Mark Travers could fall apart.
The Toffees are in the market for a back-up goalkeeper after Joao Virginia and Asmir Begovic departed at the end of their contracts.
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