A photograph of the Toffees striker was posted on X on 29 August by Mode55489648 showing him with a fan as he is set to complete a move to Ligue 1.
L’Equipe reported on 29 August that a paid loan had been agreed with a mandatory purchase at the end of it and a sell-on clause included.
The Athletic reported the same day that the deal is set to be worth an initial £5million which could rise to £8.4million.
Maupay’s move from Brighton has never panned out at Goodison Park so securing a reasonable fee despite him entering the final year of his contract is a positive outcome.
Marseille had made an offer of a straight loan [L’Equipe, 20 August], which would have been little help to the Toffees and while it will reduce the striking options very close to the deadline his contribution in front of goal has always been minimal.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is in the same contract situation and has refused an extension thanks to the ownership uncertainty.
Premier League clubs are now circling for a late move which could leave Sean Dyche dangerously light up front, with Arsenal joining Chelsea and Newcastle [Caught Offside, 27 August].
A deal with Newcastle could help the Toffees secure Kieran Trippier [TBR Football, 25 August], but Chelsea may be the preferred option as they are considering the possibility of moving Armando Broja to Goodison Park [The Athletic, 27 August].
Maupay’s exit makes the margin for error in the final hours of the window at striker smaller, with Youssef Chermiti out injured, but in isolation is the right outcome for the former Brighton and Brentford man.
In other Everton news, a late Toffees signing that looked to be wrapped up is now in danger after a hijack attempt turned the player’s head.
On August 29, Mode55489648 shared a picture of the Toffees striker with a fan on X. The player is about to finalize his transfer to Ligue 1.
On August 29, L’Equipe revealed that a paid loan had been agreed upon, complete with a sell-on clause and an obligatory purchase at the conclusion.
The deal is expected to start at £5 million and may potentially reach £8.4 million, according to a story published by The Athletic on the same day.
Despite being in the last year of his contract, Maupay’s move from Brighton has never worked out at Goodison Park, so getting a fair price is a good result.
Marseille had offered the Toffees a straight loan [L’Equipe, August 20]. While this will limit their alternatives for strikers just before the deadline, his impact in front of goal has always been small.
Due to the uncertainty surrounding ownership, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who is in the same contractual predicament, has declined an extension.
With Arsenal joining Chelsea and Newcastle, Premier League clubs are now circling for a late deal that may leave Sean Dyche dangerously light up front [Caught Offside, 27 August].
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Kieran Trippier might be acquired by the Toffees in a deal with Newcastle [TBR Football, August 25]. However, Chelsea would be the better choice because they are thinking about bringing Armando Broja to Goodison Park [The Athletic, August 27].
With Youssef Chermiti out with an injury, Maupay’s departure reduces the margin for error in the final hours of the window at striker; yet, on its own, it’s the perfect decision for the former Brentford and Brighton player.
In other Everton news, a late Toffees acquisition who appeared to be finalized is suddenly in jeopardy after turning his head in a hijacking attempt.
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