Igor Jesus transfer: Everton 'want striker' as they make move now
Everton could possibly sign Botafogo striker Igor Jesus in the winter transfer window, Graeme Bailey says.
The TBR Football journalist has revealed that the Toffees want to sign a new striker before 3 February and are interested in the Brazilian star.
Everton are said to have made their move for the 23-year-old and he could be available as the Blues look for attacking reinforcements everywhere.
Speaking to Everton News (23 January), Bailey said: "They do want another striker, they do. Igor Jesus is one they like, the Brazilian boy. Whether he's willing to go there is another question.
"They are in for him, it's a possibility. They're asking after everyone. It's no surprise the ones that Everton are asking about, West Ham are asking about as well, as these are players who might be available."
Everton need new striker in winter transfer window
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been the first-choice number nine at Goodison for years, but the England international hasn't been a reliable goalscorer.
The Toffees have not scored many goals in the Premier League in the current campaign, and the 27-year-old has been underwhelming.
Beto hasn't lit up Goodison Park either, leaving David Moyes scratching his head for a prolific striker.
Everton are in a relegation battle and evidently need to add consistent goals to their ranks to boost their chances of survival, something they did in the huge win over Tottenham.
Armando Broja's loan move from Chelsea in the summer has been a failure, with the Albanian ace picking up another serious injury in January.
Jesus is a Brazil international who has been thriving at Botafogo, but it remains to be seen whether the Blues will sign him.
After Moyes secures the Merseyside outfit's top-flight status, they could potentially make an approach for the 23-year-old in the summer if it doesn't happen now.
In other Everton news, an update has emerged regarding Sunderland midfielder Dan Neil.
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