Everton are among several Premier League clubs tracking Darío Osorio, and the reason is not just raw output. FC Midtjylland have already rejected offers in excess of €20 million, while Osorio’s profile points to a wide player who brings more than end product. He has played mostly off the right, can operate on both sides and has even been used as a right wing-back.
Why Everton like the fit
This is the part that makes sense from an Everton point of view. David Moyes said in late January that the club had been actively searching for a right-back for over a year, so a player who can cover wide areas and slot into different roles has obvious appeal. Osorio is not being tracked as a solved problem or a finished answer, but he does look like the kind of flexible option Everton have been missing.
The numbers back up the broader profile. Osorio’s season rating is 6.79 across 8 Europa League appearances, which is solid rather than spectacular, and his recent average is 6.8 over his last 5 games. He has also registered 2 goal contributions in those 5 matches. That is the point here, really, he is producing enough to stay on the radar while offering more than one way of affecting a game.
The race is wider than Everton
Everton are not in this alone. Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Everton have all approached Midtjylland, while Liverpool and Arsenal are not currently active suitors. So the story is less about one club being uniquely placed and more about a Premier League market that has already noticed the same player.
There is also a case for Osorio beyond the transfer chatter. He made 51 appearances and scored 11 goals for Universidad de Chile, then added 23 goals in 108 outings for Midtjylland. Johnny Herrera, the former Everton goalkeeper, has even compared his style to Gareth Bale. That is not a verdict, but it does tell you how his game is being read: a direct wide player with carrying ability, not just a scorer.
For Everton, that blend is the attraction. They need depth and flexibility on the right, and Osorio ticks both boxes without requiring the numbers to flatter him. If the bidding pushes on, Midtjylland have already shown they will resist offers below their level, and the next step will be whether Everton stay in the group of clubs pressing the case or move on to other targets.
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