Friedkin Group to make transfer U-turn at Everton as David Moyes priority evident
David Moyes can’t let The Friedkin Group penny-pinch in the winter transfer window at Everton.
Arsenal won 1-0 at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on 20 December, with Viktor Gyokeres scoring the only goal of the game.
Jake O’Brien’s foolish handball against the Gunners was enough for the visitors to take the three points from Merseyside.
After an encouraging start against the Premier League leaders, the Blues looked second best after they conceded in the 27th minute, and the Scottish manager now has a clear priority in January.
Everton to invest in new striker for David Moyes in winter transfer window
Thierno Barry and Beto’s performances against Arsenal and in recent weeks will surely make the Toffees change their stance on signing a new striker.
The Liverpool Echo reported on 19 November that the Blues prefer not to make any additions to the number nine position at the Hill Dickinson Stadium midway through the season, but the Villarreal star and Guinea-Bissau international’s displays may force a U-turn from TFG.
It was claimed that if the two centre-forwards started to turn the tide in L4, the need for reinforcements up front would subside for now.
With Barry and Beto scoring one goal combined in December, the Merseyside outfit should be looking at getting a reliable goalscorer sooner rather than later.
Moyes’ aspirations of qualifying for Europe at the Hill Dickinson Stadium seem unrealistic, but quality recruitment in January could potentially change that.
If TFG have any ambition of making progress at the Toffees, they should already be looking at potential targets to improve their attack.
David Moyes has perfect striker target at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Troy Parrott may give Moyes what’s required, with the Republic of Ireland international in imperious form this season.
Everton have been linked with the AZ Alkmaar striker after his recent impressive goalscoring record for club and country, scoring nine goals in 11 Eredivisie matches and a brace against Portugal and a hat-trick against Hungary to keep the Green Army’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup alive.
| Player | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| Thierno Barry | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Beto | 17 | 1 | 0 |
Barry and Beto’s struggles up top make it clear the Blues should explore options to bolster their attack.
While it’s obvious what the Toffees need in the upcoming transfer window, whether TFG are willing to make a statement in the coming weeks remains to be seen.
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