Everton, Sunderland and Brighton battle for Osasuna defender Enzo Boyomo

Enzo Boyomo is emerging as one of the most closely watched defenders ahead of the summer transfer window, with Everton, Sunderland and Brighton all now in the race for the Osasuna centre-back.

The 24-year-old has quietly developed into one of La Liga’s more consistent defensive performers this season, and that progress has pushed him firmly onto Premier League radars.

According to reports in Spain, all three English clubs have already registered interest, while Ipswich Town and Como are also monitoring the situation.

For Osasuna, the concern is growing — because any club willing to meet his release clause could force a quick exit.

Local Spanish outlet Diario de Noticias de Navarra reports that Everton, Sunderland and Brighton have all made enquiries over Boyomo ahead of the next transfer window.

The defender has a €25 million release clause written into his contract, and the report claims some of the interested clubs are prepared to meet that figure.

However, it remains unclear which of the Premier League trio would be willing to trigger it outright.

That uncertainty keeps the race open.

For Everton, defensive reinforcement remains a major summer objective, while Sunderland’s promotion ambitions and Brighton’s long-term recruitment model make the profile equally attractive.

Osasuna are fully aware of the growing interest.

Reports in Spain claim the club already fear losing Boyomo this summer and have started planning for possible replacements.

That is often one of the strongest indicators that internal expectations are shifting.

Boyomo’s contract runs until 2029, which means Osasuna are protected financially — but release clauses remove negotiating control.

If a club pays the full amount, the decision moves directly to the player. That gives Premier League clubs clarity. However, much will depend on how aggressively those clubs move once the market opens.

Everton may have top-flight status and Premier League pull, but they are not alone.

Sunderland’s rise and Brighton’s strong development model both make them credible destinations.

Brighton, in particular, have built a reputation for identifying defenders before their value explodes.

That could make them serious contenders.

Ipswich Town also remain in the background after scouting Boyomo last month, while Como continue to watch from Italy.

This is subject to how quickly clubs formalise their interest.

The next phase depends on whether one of the interested clubs decides to trigger the release clause.

That would remove Osasuna from negotiations and put the decision firmly in Boyomo’s hands.

Expect movement after the domestic season ends, when clubs begin finalising defensive targets.

For now, the race remains wide open.