Everton bid €30m for Christantus Uche as Getafe weigh sale

Everton have lodged a €30 million proposal for Getafe’s 22-year-old Nigerian attacker Christantus Uche, a move that would put the Premier League club in pole position for one of La Liga’s rising forwards. Multiple Premier League sides have tracked Uche, but Everton are the first to go in hard with cash that exceeds Getafe’s valuation.

Uche’s contract is understood to include a €25 million release clause. Even so, sources in Spain say Getafe would consider a sale closer to €20 million because they need room to register arrivals. Everton’s bid, if accepted, would clear both hurdles in one hit and leave the decision largely in the player’s hands.

Getafe boss José Bordalás has already hinted at an outgoing or two to balance the squad, telling DAZN that the club may need to move players on to complete registrations. Behind the scenes, that has put clubs on alert. With the Premier League window closing at the end of August, all parties know the clock is ticking.

Why Uche is on Everton’s list

Uche fits the profile Everton have chased for a while: young, quick, direct, and comfortable across the front line. He can play off either wing, in the hole, or as a central forward when needed. That flexibility has been a big part of his rise in Spain, where his first full season at Getafe brought 11 goals in all competitions and a reputation for turning tight games with bursts of pace and calm finishes.

He has started the new campaign quickly too. On opening weekend, he scored one and set up the other in a 2-0 win away at Celta Vigo, a snapshot of his all‑action style. Coaches like his aggression without the ball, his willingness to press, and his knack for attacking space in transition. Scouts also point to his low center of gravity and tidy ball control, which help him ride challenges and keep moves alive around the box.

For Everton, the appeal is obvious. Sean Dyche’s side have leaned on structure and resilience but often lacked an extra gear in attack. A runner who stretches defenses and can carry the ball 20–30 yards up the pitch changes the picture for counterattacks and for quick combinations around Dominic Calvert-Lewin. Uche’s ability to cut inside and shoot, or pull wide to isolate full-backs, gives Dyche options to switch shapes mid-game without burning substitutions.

There are caveats. Consistency has been flagged by some recruiters who watched Uche go hot and cold in patches last season. The Premier League’s physical pace is another adjustment. But clubs usually accept that trade-off at 22: the ceiling is high, the output is already there, and the rough edges can be coached.

Another factor is availability. Everton have had long stretches where injuries forced them into predictable patterns. Adding a multi-position forward reduces that risk and keeps the attack less reliant on one or two players to carry the load. In a squad that often leans on set-pieces and quick breaks, a one-v-one threat who draws fouls and free-kicks also has obvious value.

The deal: price, clause, and competition

On the numbers, Everton’s €30 million offer is aggressive. It tops Uche’s €25m clause and also Getafe’s soft price range of around €20m. That premium gives Everton an edge over Premier League rivals who have been sniffing around without committing. Wolverhampton Wanderers and Brentford have monitored him, while Leeds United and Sunderland have made enquiries but are unlikely to chase a fee at this level from the Championship. In Spain, Real Sociedad have shown interest and could yet test Getafe’s resolve if a sale funds their own late-window moves.

Getafe’s stance is pragmatic. The Madrid club are not desperate sellers, but they are juggling registrations and see an opportunity to bank a substantial profit on a player who arrived last year. Selling before the window shuts would let them reinvest with clarity, which matters in La Liga’s controlled financial environment.

From Everton’s side, the structure of the deal will be watched closely. The club have been under the microscope on spending after recent Profit and Sustainability Rule breaches. A €30m investment would likely be spread over the life of Uche’s contract, with add-ons tied to appearances and team performance. That is standard in today’s market and helps with year-to-year accounting. Wages would be competitive but not top of the Goodison salary chart, fitting the club’s recent push to keep a tighter lid on costs.

The player’s preference could be decisive. People close to the negotiations say Uche is keen on a Premier League move. He made his Nigeria debut in May at the Unity Cup, taking part in a penalty shootout win over Jamaica, and is expected to be in the Super Eagles’ squad for September’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers. That international status should strengthen his UK work permit case under the points-based system.

What could slow things down? Two big variables. First, if a rival Premier League club lands a major sale this week, they could step in late and match the fee. Second, Getafe might try to push for a release-clause payment in one go if multiple bids arrive, shortening the timeline but raising the cash demand on day one.

On the pitch, Everton’s need is clear, but the fit still has to be right. Dyche values discipline and work rate, and Uche’s pressing will help there. The onboarding plan would be key: easing him in off the bench, rotating him across the front three, and giving him minutes against the right matchups. The club will also consider the balance with existing forwards and whether a sale elsewhere in the squad is needed to clear space.

For Getafe, selling now at a premium protects against the risk of form dips or injuries. Waiting could bring a bidding war in January, but it also risks losing leverage if Uche’s output cools. That’s why the next ten days matter: the market is thin on quick, versatile attackers at a reasonable fee, and both clubs know it.

If an agreement lands, expect the usual run of logistics: medical, personal terms, visa, image rights. In most Premier League deals of this size, those steps take 48–72 hours once the fee is agreed. A five-year contract would be typical for a 22-year-old signing, aligning with the amortization strategy most clubs use now.

The broad strokes are set. Everton have shown they’re serious with a bid that would make Uche one of their headline arrivals of the window. Getafe have a price they can accept and a squad plan that selling would unlock. And a player with pace and end product has a clear path to a league he wants to test himself in. It’s now a question of whether anyone else is brave enough to top €30m—and how fast both clubs want to move before the window slams shut.