Everton are rivalling Tottenham Hotspur for this in-form transfer target
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Everton have been linked with a new striker target ahead of the January transfer window and he is reportedly willing to take a significant pay cut to make a move to the Premier League.
The Toffees are on the market for a new centre-forward to take their attack to the next level. Both Beto and Thierno Barry have struggled to find consistent form this season, with just one goal between them in the Premier League so far.
Barry was brought in over the summer as Everton prioritised bolstering their frontline. However, the £27 million signing is yet to open his account in blue and has been limited to just four Premier League starts so far.
Everton considering new striker transfer target
The Toffees have started the season well but they are definitely missing a clinical centre-forward to lead their attack. Jack Grealish has been a revolutionary signing, while Iliman Ndiaye is also impressing with his performances this season.
However, Everton are seriously lacking goals from their No.9 and are now exploring other options to take their attack forwards. The Blues are currently 13th in the Premier League table but David Moyes believes a clinical striker can keep them climbing up the table.
That’s according to TEAMtalk, who report Everton are showing ‘serious interest’ in former Brentford star Ivan Toney, who has been plying his trade in Saudi Arabia since his move last summer.
Moyes has reportedly identified Toney as the ‘proven goalscorer’ he feels his team are in need of to ‘keep them moving up the table’. However, he’s not going to be an easy target to acquire.
Ivan Toney linked with Premier League return
Toney has been seriously enjoying his football out in Saudi Arabia, with 41 goals in 59 appearances since his £40 million arrival at Al-Ahli. The 29-year-old has notched 11 in 15 games so far this season too, as the club look to close the gap on the league leaders.
Toney has reportedly told those close to him tat he is ‘ready to take a pay cut’ in order to ‘force’ a move back to the Premier League in the new year. His focus is on securing a spot in England’s 2026 World Cup squad, with the tournament now right around the corner.
Tottenham Hotspur are said to be the leaders in the race for Toney’s signature. Spurs are also in need of a clinical No.9 to boost their efforts in attack but he remains firmly on the radar of Everton as well.
Toney has personally told Al-Ahli that he wishes to leave the club in 2026, despite sporting director Rui Pedro Braz insisting he isn’t for sale. The Jeddah club plan to reject any offers for the Englishman but Toney’s camp are reportedly ‘working on a compromise’ that could see him land his ideal Premier League return.
Toney could potentially accept a deal worth £200,000 per week in wages, which is said to be ‘roughly half’ of what he currently earns in Saudi Arabia.