Everton and Sevilla in Mejbri loan race

According to multiple sources, Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri was very close to joining Sevilla on loan for the rest of the season on Saturday. He had already accepted the move, but at the eleventh hour, Everton expressed an interest as well and now the two clubs are both working on finding an agreement with the 20-time English champions.

However, the final decision is still expected to be made by the 20-year-old himself, and the promise of regular game-time is certain to play a crucial role in the matter.

Mejbri, who represents Tunisia at senior international level despite wearing the colours of France before, has made a total of nine appearances for United this season. Four of those were starts, two in the Carabao Cup, one in the Champions League and one in the Premier League. His only goal so far came as a late consolation for his team in a 1-3 defeat to Brighton at home back in September.

🚨🔵 EXCL: Everton are trying to hijack Sevilla loan move for Hannibal Mejbri as contacts are taking place today.

🔴⚪️ Hannibal picked Sevilla over Freiburg and OL — still in talks with Man United, nothing done… but Everton are now also showing interest.

Up to Hannibal now. pic.twitter.com/p4krcLaiKi

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 6, 2024