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French teenager visits Everton during break as transfer interest emerges

Everton have reportedly welcomed highly-rated French teenager William Mirwasser as they explore a potential future move for the Hong Kong FC defender. The 17-year-old used the international break to visit both Everton and Blackburn Rovers, according to Sport Witness, who…

By Gary Gowers · Read Everton

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 1:00 PM

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Hong Kong FC defender William Mirwasser has visited Everton and Blackburn Rovers amid transfer interest.
Any potential move would be a permanent transfer for the future once he turns 18 next August.
FIFA regulations currently prevent the 17-year-old French defender from transferring before his 18th birthday.

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Everton have reportedly welcomed 17-year-old French defender William Mirwasser to their training facilities as they explore a potential permanent move. The Hong Kong FC player also visited Blackburn Rovers during the international break, according to reports relayed from L'Équipe. A source close to the teenager noted that nothing has been decided yet regarding his future.

Due to FIFA regulations, Paris-born Mirwasser cannot leave Hong Kong FC before turning 18 next August, meaning any transfer would be for the future under manager David Moyes. The versatile defender made 19 first-team appearances last season and is expected to visit Strasbourg and Serie A club Lecce in November.

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