Everton are also interested in Guela Doue, though the Strasbourg defender is likely to be too expensive. A snippet in the latest Athletic deal sheet states that Guela Doue is on that list.

According to The Athletic, Everton's decision-makers have been monitoring Guéla Doué's progress for several months and had considered making a move during the last winter transfer window. The English club could renew their interest as the summer market approaches. The report adds that Strasbourg is not excluding the possibility of a departure, but only in the event of an offer considered financially attractive enough.

Strasbourg's Guéla Doué is a target for Everton, who have identified the 23-year-old as one of five potential right-backs. Everton have been monitoring the player for the past 12 months; he is considered one of the best attacking full-backs in Ligue 1. In the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 season, he made 24 appearances, scoring 2 goals and providing 6 assists. Doué is highly valued by BlueCo, the ownership group of both Strasbourg and Chelsea, and is expected to command a significant transfer fee. His valuation could increase with a strong performance for Ivory Coast, for whom he has 20 caps and 3 goals, at the World Cup, and there is an expectation that he will leave Strasbourg this summer. The Ivorian international joined Strasbourg in July 2024 and his contract runs until 2029. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €20.00m. FC Barcelona and Newcastle United have also been linked with the player.