Emil Holm’s Future Uncertain as Juventus Decide Against Permanent Transfer

Emil Holm joined Juventus on loan from Bologna in January, with the Italian giants inserting a permanent option into the deal as João Mário moved the other way to the Rossoblu. According to Italian daily Il Resto del Carlino, as reported by Sport Witness, the loan has been a disappointment. Holm made just seven appearances at Juventus, mostly from the substitutes’ bench, and the club have no plans to activate their purchase option.

Everton remain interested in Holm, along with Brighton, Brentford and Sunderland, all of whom have been tracking the 26-year-old Swede ahead of the summer window. Bologna, meanwhile, are open to selling and are hoping that Holm’s call-up to Sweden’s World Cup squad will drive up his asking price before serious negotiations begin.

Why Everton’s right-back problem makes this relevant?

Everton have struggled to establish a genuine, recognised right-back for much of the 2025/26 campaign, with Jake O’Brien filling the role despite being a centre-back by trade, and Nathan Patterson continuing to battle fitness issues since joining from Rangers in 2022. Moyes suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Sunderland recently, with O’Brien’s frailties at right-back exposed once again. The position is clearly a priority.

Juventus’s option to buy Holm was set at €15 million, potentially rising to €18 million under performance-related clauses, a significant outlay for a player who has picked up five muscle injuries in a single season.

What should Everton realistically do here?