Everton's interest in Eden Zhegrova has grown in Italy, and this time the focus is not just on a potential transfer... but on whether his Juventus move was a mistake in the first place.
As reported last weekThe Italian press said the Kosovo international is expected to leave Juventus in the summer, with the Premier League mentioned as a possible destination. The outlet also recalled Everton's failed attempt to sign the winger in January.
Now, TuttoMercatoWeb A new layer has been added to the story. He has interviewed Serxio Mezzi, a mediator who previously worked on Zegrova's move to Italy. His view is uncompromising: the Juventus switch was the wrong decision and a summer exit is necessary.
"Juventus was the wrong choice"
Zhegrova came off the bench in Juventus's 3–3 draw against Roma at the Olimpico and played a key role in the comeback. According to TuttoMercatoWeb, he repeatedly attacked defenders, delivered dangerous crosses and created a constant feeling of superiority in one-on-one situations.
Mezi praised his influence. He said: "As far as Zegrova is concerned, Adan performed very well, making the difference with his ability to take on his man and create numerical superiority."
However, he raised questions about how the player was treated in Turin. Referring to the decision to leave Luciano Spalletti on the bench in recent weeks, Mezzi explained: "Spaletti put him on the bench and, as we know, it destroys a player mentally. Aidan went through a very serious injury and was not treated 100. He needs belief and consistency."
Then the decisive decision came. Asked if Juventus' move was the right one, he replied: "Absolutely not. For me, Juventus was the wrong choice and Zhegrova should have left earlier in the summer. This is obviously only my personal opinion."
What this means for Everton's prospects
This latest intervention reinforces the story already emerging in Italy. calciomercato.it had Zhegrova lined up as a potential summer departure, and Everton were specifically named as suitors.
For David Moyes, the profile remains attractive. Zhegrova, 26, is a left-footed right winger who previously impressed at Lille, where he constantly beat defenders and delivered goals. However, questions over his knee injury and current physical acuity remain part of the evaluation.
Juventus only signed him in the summer of 2025, so any deal will depend on their valuation and willingness to quickly reduce their losses. Yet, when people close to the player publicly say he should leave, it inevitably changes the mood.
If Everton do return, they will be moving in a context that looks even more volatile now than it did in January.
