Jordan Ayew to Everton transfer endorsed, he's a quintessential David Moyes player
Jordan Ayew could be the perfect player for David Moyes at Everton.
The Toffees have been linked with several free agents already after failing to sign a striker in the transfer window.
With a deal for Folarin Balogun falling through and Beto completing a move to Fiorentina, Thierno Barry is the only natural number nine at the Scottish manager's disposal.
The likes of Ayew have now been suggested as options at Hill Dickinson Stadium to bolster the forward line.
Since the start of the summer, the 34-year-old Ghana international has been a free agent after his contract expired at Leicester City.
The Merseysiders could theoretically make a move for him even after the transfer deadline, but it remains to be seen whether they will do so.
Why Everton should sign Jordan Ayew
Everton were also linked with Jamie Vardy, but the Premier League winner has signed a one-year contract with Burnley.
Ayew has vast experience in the English top flight, having played for Leicester, Crystal Palace, Swansea and Aston Villa.
In 305 Premier League appearances, the Ghanaian attacker has scored 42 goals and provided 25 assists.
Ayew can play across the front line and isn't shy about putting in the defensive work, making him an ideal fit for Moyes at Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Speaking on talkSPORT on 6 September, Perry Groves said, "Did you say Jordan Ayew? It's about bodies, Premier League know-how. So you would [sign him]."
Alex Crook added, "He strikes me as a very David Moyes player, someone who's not necessarily prolific but he works his socks off."
Can David Moyes cope with Thierno Barry as main striker?
If it weren't for Tyrique George and Ainsley Maitland-Niles' strikes against Manchester United, Barry would likely be the major talking point of the game.
The Frenchman came into the game at Hill Dickinson Stadium following a wasteful display at the Vitality Stadium.
Barry failed to convert several opportunities against Bournemouth and did the same when a chance fell to him in the 2-2 draw.
All the focus in the upcoming matches will be on whether the 23-year-old former Villarreal striker can be a reliable outlet for the Blues at least until January.
If the centre-forward continues to put in underwhelming displays, the Merseyside outfit may be forced into pushing the button on signing a free agent.