According to Football Insider, Everton have previously been linked with Borussia Dortmund's Julian Brandt. Brandt is a 29-year-old German attacking midfielder set to become a free agent when his contract expires this summer. The same outlet reports that Aston Villa are also exploring a move for Brandt as a cost-effective option due to PSR constraints. Other clubs are also reportedly interested, as Sky Germany journalist Patrick Berger recently linked Arsenal to the player and mentioned Barcelona as another team to monitor. The German international, who has 48 caps for his country, has scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists in 20 Bundesliga appearances this season for Dortmund, a club he joined in July 2019. His current Transfermarkt market value is €20.00m. In May 2025, reports stated Borussia Dortmund's asking price for the player was between €15 million and €20 million.