Everton now targeting move to sign “unbelievable” Coleman heir who’s impressed scouts
Everton are now reportedly targeting a move to finally sign a replacement for Seamus Coleman after their scouts were impressed by a Premier League star.
Everton send scouts to watch Coleman replacement
At 37 years old, Coleman deserves every bit of credit for how he’s still playing his part at Everton. When 2026 arrives, however, the Toffees must move Jake O’Brien back into the heart of their backline and find a permanent solution to their right-back problem. Coleman has been an excellent servant, it would be a transfer failure if The Friedkin Group failed to find a replacement.
With the Republic of Ireland defender set to become a free agent at the end of the season, his farewell is certainly set to be an emotional one. In many ways, it’s almost fitting that David Moyes – who handed Coleman his Everton debut – will get the chance to oversee his final match for the Toffees.
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The veteran manager has already been full of praise for his captain this year, telling reporters back in March when it looked as though the right-back was on his way out of the club: “You don’t just keep people for the sake of keeping them because if you did every club would have hundreds of old players there.
“But if we had our way, we would try and keep Seamus around – definitely. Or give him the opportunity to be around but he may have something else on.
So, off the pitch there may still be a role for Coleman. On the pitch, though, the Toffees are seemingly assessing their options. According to Football Insider, Everton are now targeting a move to sign Jayden Bogle to succeed their well-respected captain in 2026 after their scouts were impressed with the Leeds United defender.
"Unbelievable" Bogle would finally replace Coleman
In terms if candidates, Bogle should be among those at the very top of Everton’s list to replace Coleman next summer. The Leeds defender has endured a solid season so far, with the Whites currently on course to achieve Premier League survival, and he could receive a summer switch as a result.
Whether Leeds choose to stand in his way is the big question. Daniel Farke is certainly a fan of the 25-year-old, having told reporters back in February: “He’s an unbelievable lad, unbelievable attitude – in all aspects. He works relentlessly, his defensive behaviour is so crucial, also his offensive behaviour, he’s a top team-mate in the dressing room, a perfect age and home-grown. What more do you want?”
PL stats 25/26
Bogle
O’Brien
Minutes
1,403
1,310
Assists
1
1
Tackles Won
19
13
Ball Recoveries
72
40
Based on this season’s numbers, Bogle would be an upgrade on central defender O’Brien, who has been asked to play the right-back role in place of Coleman so far this season.
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If Moyes’ side are to push on, then welcoming a natural option down their right-hand side should be among their top priorities when the summer transfer window arrives.