Thierno Barry given new exit option as Everton aim to recoup full fee

Everton could have a new escape route for Thierno Barry.

The 23-year-old striker endured a tough first season at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Signed for a fee of £34million, he struggled for goals, bagging eight strikes in 41 appearances in all competitions.

He showed glimpses of the potential that he has, but also frustrated supporters with missed chances, and off-field antics.

The Blues could recoup the full figure that they paid for the France Under-21 international, if they sell this summer.

There is a real option on the table, after a Champions League club inquired over his services.

Update emerges on RB Leipzig interest in Thierno Barry

Everton have received an approach from RB Leipzig for the forward.

A report from The Times on Thursday claims that the Toffees would seek the full fee that they paid for the attacker if they were to sell.

That would be a brilliant piece of business, if the German club could be convinced to part with that much money for Barry's services.

Why Everton should entertain Barry interest

Everton must consider selling Barry, as he does not look destined to make it in the English game, based on his first campaign in the country.

He notched six goals in the Premier League, averaging a figure of 0.2 goals per game, according to Sofascore data.

He created an expected goals margin of 8.15 and an expected assist margin of just 0.47.

His passing was dismal, as he completed just 60 per cent of them and averaged 0.3 key passes, which is not good enough.

His impact was pitiful as he averaged 17.8 touches, and completed just 30 per cent of his dribbles.

David Moyes likes his forwards to defend from the front, but the former Villarreal man struggled with that.

He made 0.2 tackles, 0.9 ball recoveries and 0.7 clearances per game, which will not have given him any favour with the manager.

If the L3 outfit can get anywhere near the fee that they paid, they should take it, and look for a better, more experienced option.

If they get someone in, who can score often and contribute in other areas, it would help them massively in their chase for European football.