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title: "Everton step away from Wan-Bissaka as right-back search takes new direction"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Gary Gowers"
section: "Everton News"
published: "2026-07-21T08:32:19Z"
modified: "2026-07-21T08:32:20Z"
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# Everton step away from Wan-Bissaka as right-back search takes new direction

**[Everton](https://readeverton.com/) have stepped back from their pursuit of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, with David Moyes and the recruitment team now focused elsewhere for the answer to their right-back problem.**

As recently as last month, [Wan-Bissaka](https://readeverton.com/everton-looking-into-wan-bissaka-deal/) was considered Everton’s most advanced target in that position, with Moyes’ prior working relationship with him at West Ham seen as an advantage in getting a deal done.

Since then, West Ham’s asking price climbed from an initial £10m to somewhere in the £15-20m range following their relegation to the Championship, and it appears that shift, combined with Everton settling on a different profile of full-back, has been enough to end their interest.

The retreat hasn’t gone unnoticed. Lazio are now reported to be keen, while Arsenal are also said to be viewing Wan-Bissaka as a possible defensive option.

None of this changes the underlying issue for Everton. Right-back remains unresolved regardless of which specific name they end up pursuing, with Brooke Norton-Cuffy, Rico Lewis and Zakaria El Ouahdi all still, reportedly, live options.

If Moyes believes one of those represents a better fit than Wan-Bissaka, stepping away makes sense. But with pre-season already underway and Merlin Rohl having to deputise out of position against Dundee, there isn’t too much time left to decide.