Cardiff City are on the verge of completing a move for Everton goalkeeper Harry Tyrer, the 24-year-old English shot-stopper who is currently undergoing a medical in the capital. Pending the lift of Cardiff’s administrative transfer embargo—expected by the end of this week—Tyrer is set to become the Bluebirds’ first January signing, replacing the departed Jak Alnwick and Ethan Horvath who has been deemed surplus to requirements.
Who is Harry Tyrer?
Born on 6 December 2001 in Crosby, Liverpool, Harry Tyrer represents a product of Everton’s academy system, having joined the Blues at just seven years old. The 24-year-old spent the majority of his development progressing through Everton’s youth structures before signing his first professional contract in January 2020.
Tyrer first experienced senior football with his first loan spell coming in 2022-23, when he joined National League North side Chester, accumulating 55 appearances across all competitions. This was followed by a campaign with Chesterfield in the National League during 2023-24, where he made 43 appearances and helped the Spireites secure promotion back to the EFL after six seasons away. Most significantly, last season saw Tyrer loaned to League One side Blackpool, where he established himself as the first-choice goalkeeper and delivered consistently assured performances.
🚨 Cardiff are close to completing the signing of Harry Tyrer from Everton. Harry will complete his medical today.
— Wes (@EvWesJourno) January 13, 2026
The Bluebirds are still under a transfer embargo, but there is confidence that it will be lifted by the end of this coming week.
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Stat Pack
During his 2024-25 campaign at Blackpool, Tyrer made 38 appearances in League One, recording 12 clean sheets and conceding 42 goals from an expected 45 goals (xGOT) across the division. These statistics positioned him relatively decently in terms of goalkeeping performers in the division. More specifically, Tyrer ranked 14th amongst League One goalkeepers for goals conceded per 90 minutes at 1.11.
Standing at 6ft4 (1.93m), Tyrer possesses the physical stature required for modern goalkeeping, combining this with athletic command and presence in the box, ideal for a shot-stopper. However, his most distinctive technical characteristic extends beyond traditional goalkeeping metrics. Tyrer has earned recognition for his ball-playing ability and distribution skills, attributes that align seamlessly with Cardiff’s possession-based philosophy under Brian Barry-Murphy.
Tyrer’s Alignment
Tyrer’s profile represents an excellent fit for Barry Murphy's demands. Reports from fans and previous managers show that Harry's best qualities are viewed as combining ball-playing ability with strong shot-stopping—the exact combination Barry-Murphy seeks. During his Blackpool loan spell, Tyrer earned plaudits from former Tangerines manager Steve Bruce, who was sufficiently impressed to express the desire to retain the goalkeeper for a second consecutive loan.
I’d be more then happy great keeper and a great age
— Anything Blackpool (@AnythingBFC) June 8, 2025
The Financials
Tyrer’s existing Everton contract expires in June 2026, providing some urgency to Everton’s decision to sanction his departure. His market value is marked at approximately €400,000 according to Transfermarkt data. Cardiff’s ability to complete this signing hinges entirely on the EFL lifting the club’s transfer embargo, which was imposed due to administrative delays in submitting financial documentation. The club has publicly stated that all necessary paperwork will be submitted shortly, and officials are confident the embargo will be resolved by week’s end.
The permanent nature of the deal represents a significant commitment from both parties. Tyrer, at 24, is at an optimal age to establish himself as a regular senior player away from Goodison Park, while Cardiff gain a proven League One goalkeeper who will fill a gap in the squad left by recent departures, whilst also providing Nathan Trott with some real competition.
Tyrer’s imminent arrival represents a strategically sound addition to Cardiff City’s promotion-chasing squad. His combination of proven League One experience, assured statistical performance, and alignment with Barry-Murphy’s philosophy see him as a valuable reinforcement during the critical second half of the season. With promotion from League One the declared objective, Tyrer’s addition suggests Cardiff are determined to secure that prize through the automatic places, rather than risking the unpredictability of the playoffs.
