Everton forward Kelly Gago has handed in a transfer request, as the 27-year-old looks to return home to France during the January window.
Gago has spent just over a year with the Toffees and her potential departure comes as a shock to everyone in the WSL.
Kelly Gago hands in transfer request
Kelly Gago joined Everton in January 2025 from Nantes and came to England with high expectations.
After an impressive first year in England, Gago signed a new contract with the Toffees at the end of 2025. Having secured a new deal a matter of months ago Gago’s transfer request comes as a real surprise.
The 27-year-old scored four goals in nine games last season and asserted herself as a solid option up front for Everton.
2️⃣7️⃣ ans aujourd’hui 🥳
Joyeux anniversaire Kelly Gago 💙 pic.twitter.com/WrkmqS0RX7
— Equipe de France Féminine (@equipedefranceF) January 5, 2026
Despite a positive first campaign on Merseyside for Gago, Everton signed exciting forward Ornella Vignola in the summer.
The talented Spaniard has started all 12 games in the WSL this season and has been favoured over Gago up front.
Vignola has been a revelation for her new team this season and she has become undroppable for Toffees boss Brian Sorenson.
With Gago clearly unsettled in England, her departure in January seems all but guaranteed.
The French international has already been linked to PSG in the January window. With Gago looking to return home to France, Paris could be an ideal destination for the star striker.
Will Everton replace Gago in January?
Should Everton let their forward go, they may not sign a backup in the current window.
The Toffees also have Katja Snoeijs who can play up front and they wouldn’t be left too short of attackers once Gago departs.
Liverpool and West Ham are currently fighting out a relegation battle this season, but Everton are only just out of the drop zone.
Only the team that finishes bottom will face relegation this year and there are four points between Liverpool in last and Everton in 10th.
Everton may choose to spend their money for Gago in a different department, as they boast the second worst defensive record in the WSL.
