Leeds United star and ex-Sheffield United defender Jayden Bogle 'shortlisted' by Everton
Leeds United defender Jayden Bogle has reportedly been shortlisted by Everton ahead of the January transfer window.
The 25-year-old crossed a rivalry divide in the summer of 2024, leaving Sheffield United to join their Yorkshire neighbours Leeds.
He has since been a regular fixture at right-back, lifting the Championship trophy and adapting well to life back in the Premier League.
Bogle had not previously been the subject of any transfer speculation as a Leeds player but some has emerged with the January window approaching.
Everton linked with Jayden Bogle
According to Football Insider, Everton are keeping tabs on the former England youth international.
The Toffees are believed to be looking for a player with attributes possessed by club legend Seamus Coleman, who has been dislodged by Jake O’Brien.
While O’Brien has become the first-choice right-back on Merseyside, he is a centre-back by trade and Bogle would arguably offer more going forward.
The Leeds star is thought to have made a shortlist drawn up by Everton’s recruitment team.
Jayden Bogle’s importance to Leeds United
Bogle has made 62 appearances for Leeds in all competitions, registering seven goals and seven assists. He had previously amassed 103 appearances for Sheffield United and weighed in with 12 goals.
Leeds’ recent switch to a 3-5-2 system has only made Bogle a more important piece of the puzzle, with the marauding right-back responsible for pushing the Whites forward down the right flank.
He is also a player who has retained the faith of Daniel Farke and the Leeds boss would most likely be reluctant to lose him. Last season, Farke hailed Bogle as the best right-back in the Championship.
He said: “I rate him as the best right-back in this league. He's an unbelievable lad, unbelievable attitude - in all aspects.
“He works relentlessly, his defensive behaviour is so crucial, also his offensive behaviour, he's a top teammate in the dressing room, a perfect age and homegrown. What more do you want?”.
Bogle is under contract at Elland Road until the summer of 2028.