Former Inter Milan captain Mauro Icardi is open to joining Everton in a Bosman move immediately as he waits for his next club.
According to a report by TEAMtalk, Mauro Icardi is the subject of interest from Everton. The Toffees were keen on reinforcing their offensive unit by signing a striker in the summer transfer window, but an eleventh-hour deal for AS Monaco centre-forward Folarin Balogun did not materialise.
Per TEAMtalk, after a deal for Balogun failed to materialise, Everton have been considering a bargain deal for a free agent since the summer transfer window shut down. Icardi thus emerged as a target, though a report by i News has suggested that a Bosman move for the South American striker is unlikely to materialise.
Mauro Icardi and his career so far
Mauro Icardi has endured a topsy-turvy ride over the past decade. The 33-year-old rose in prominence during his stint with Sampdoria, but his stock skyrocketed after he moved to Inter Milan. The veteran striker even represented the Nerazzurri as the club captain, though issues behind the scenes forced his departure from San Siro in 2019.
Since leaving Inter Milan, Icardi has struggled for stability, and stints with Paris Saint-Germain and Galatasaray produced mixed results. The Argentine striker was solid for Galatasaray, scoring 77 goals and providing 25 assists in 134 appearances. He was impressive in the 2025/26 season, having amassed 16 goals and 3 assists in only 2,093 minutes of game time across 47 outings.
What next?
Mauro Icardi has been searching for his next club since leaving Galatasaray as a free agent in July. Several clubs have been linked with the striker, including Atletico Mineiro, though speculation around an Everton move has dominated recent reports.
Intermediaries have offered Icardi to Everton, and the club has responded favourably, as Thierno Barry is their only recognised striker, a gap that poses risk for the opening stages of the season should the Frenchman sustain an injury. With Everton failing to land a replacement for Beto after selling him to Fiorentina, they have explored an out-of-window solution
With Everton awaiting clarity on their striker options and Icardi searching for his next club, the South American remains in limbo as other clubs circle.
