Why Everton transfer pursuit would surprise after Mauro Icardi revelations
Everton may have to splash the cash on Mauro Icardi.
The Argentine striker is being linked with a move to the Toffees, who are looking for reinforcements in the free agent market.
At the end of the 2025-26 campaign, the 33-year-old centre-forward's contract at Galatasaray expired.
A move to Hill Dickinson Stadium has been touted for Icardi, but it remains to be seen whether David Moyes will get him.
The Scottish manager currently has just one natural centre-forward at his disposal in Thierno Barry.
Looking at the French number nine's last two wasteful performances for the Merseyside outfit, they surely need more options up front.
What's being said about Mauro Icardi transfer to Everton
Icardi is said to be of interest to Everton, but there's no clarity over the accuracy of the recent reports.
Liverpool Echo journalist Joe Thomas would be surprised if the Toffees were serious about signing the former Inter Milan star.
While there's no doubting the quality the Argentine striker possessed, he's past his prime now and has picked up some serious injuries in recent seasons.
Speaking about Icardi in 2025, former Turkiye international Sergen Yalcin said, "Icardi is a pure striker. He did amazing things for two years and became top scorer."
The attacker played for well-paying clubs in Paris Saint-Germain and Galatasaray before becoming a free agent and he may have hefty demands to sign for the Blues.
Writing in the Liverpool Echo on 11 September, Thomas said, "I would be very surprised if Icardi was seriously pursued. Everton have limited options but Icardi is 33, had a serious injury the season before last and could be expensive."
What David Moyes is owed at Hill Dickinson Stadium
Everton made a real mess of their transfer window and the blame should squarely lie with The Friedkin Group.
The American owners have been reluctant to back Moyes with adequate recruitment.
The Scottish manager saw Beto and Iliman Ndiaye leave on deadline day and is left with Barry as his only option up front.
It doesn't matter how expensive a free agent could end up being for the Blues, they owe it to Moyes.
It's time TFG start to take things seriously at Hill Dickinson Stadium or fans will make their feelings loud and clear if the situation deteriorates.
Apart from a new number nine, there's an evident lack of quality in the backline and the 63-year-old head coach can't be expected to consistently play players out of position and get European football.