- Esmir Bajraktarevic has 25 appearances this season for PSV.
- Bajraktarevic scored the winning penalty to take Bosnia to the World Cup.
- 21-year-old is a right‑winger who can also operate on the left.
Everton are already planning for the summer transfer window, and a new winger is high on David Moyes’ wishlist. Jack Grealish may return to Manchester City when his loan ends if a deal isn’t agreed.
While Tyrique George is also expected to go back to Chelsea, Dwight McNeil’s future remains uncertain. The Toffees need fresh options out wide, and their scouts have been busy across Europe.
One name that has emerged is PSV Eindhoven’s Esmir Bajraktarevic. According to Bosnian outlet SportSport, Everton have been tracking the 21‑year‑old for a considerable period, with scouts sent to watch him during recent World Cup qualifiers.
A breakout on the international stage with Bosnia
Bajraktarevic joined PSV from MLS side New England Revolution in January 2025 for a fee of around £4.4m. His club minutes this season have been limited. According to Sofascore, he has started just five Eredivisie games, making 25 appearances in total and playing 810 minutes. In those outings, he has scored two goals and provided two assists, with an expected goal (xG) of 1.59.
But it is on the international stage where he has truly caught the eye. Bajraktarevic played every World Cup qualifier for Bosnia & Herzegovina. He had a brilliant outing, helping Bosnia overcome Italy to book a place at this summer’s tournament.
In the decisive play‑off, he scored the winning penalty in the shootout and was hailed as a hero by the Bosnian press. His performance in the decisive World Cup decider was outstanding. Bajraktarevic provided six key passes, 13 crosses, 46 accurate passes from 58 attempts, and eight successful dribbles from 11 attempts.
Those numbers, complemented by 98 touches, three shots, one on target in the game, rounded off a brilliant evening for Bosnia and Esmir Bajraktarevic.
What Esmir Bajraktarevic would bring to Everton?
Bajraktarevic is a right‑winger who can also operate on the left. His dribbling success rate in the Eredivisie sits at 45%, and he averages 0.6 key passes per game despite limited starts. His crossing accuracy from open play is 24%, but his international displays show he can deliver when it matters.
The concern would be his lack of regular club football. Starting only five league games for PSV suggests he is not yet trusted as a first‑choice option. However, at 21, he has time to develop. Although his recent heroics with Bosnia may warrant a change to his minutes at PSV.
The competition for his signature is unclear, but SportSport reports that Everton have been among the clubs watching him closely for a long time. With the summer window approaching and the need for wide reinforcements clear, Bajraktarevic fits the profile of a young, hungry player who could grow into a valuable player for David Moyes.
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