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Everton have been heavily linked with a move to sign Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott over the last week.

David Moyes had scouts watching Troy Parrott for Ireland over the international break, as he netted two goals against Portugal and a hat-trick against Hungary.

Moyes is keen to sign a centre-forward to support Thierno Barry and Beto, who are both struggling to deliver.

Is Troy Parrott the perfect January signing for Everton?

Competition for Parrott is already growing, as Bayern Munich and Juventus have been keeping tabs on his situation.

There have, of course, been links with his former club Tottenham Hotspur, and now Everton have learned an update on that potential competition.

Everton target Troy Parrott unlikely to join Tottenham Hotspur

Parrott’s stock has risen dramatically over the last week after his hat-trick against Hungary went completely viral.

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The Everton target netted a stoppage-time winner to send Ireland to the World Cup play-offs, where they will play the Czech Republic.

As Parrott continues to net for AZ Alkmaar and The Boys in Green, more potential suitors are circling, but according to Ben Jacobs, Tottenham Hotspur won’t be rivalling the Toffees.

“A lot of people are asking me about Tottenham Hotspur as well, a return to Spurs is unlikely,” Jacobs told GiveMeSport’s YouTube channel.

“It’s been kind of ruled out by all parties, there’s no buy-back clause as far as Tottenham are concerned, but they do have a sell-on of 20%.”

So it looks as though Everton are actually in pole position to land his signature at the moment, with the window opening in six weeks time.

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How much do AZ Alkmaar want for Troy Parrott?

According to GiveMeSport, AZ Alkmaar are willing to sanction Parrott’s sale if a bid of around £30m arrives.

The Dutch outfit paid around £7m for the 23-year-old last summer, so they’d be in line to make a substantial profit.

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Alkmaar’s current record sale is Tijjani Reijnders to AC Milan, which earned them just over £20m, so Parrott’s departure will likely trump that.

The current sticking point is whether Everton have the funds to spend £30m in January, considering they shelled out in excess of £100m in the summer.

What Mauricio Pochettino said about Troy Parrott back in 2019 hasn’t come true, but Everton could benefit from it.

Everton scouts are keeping a close eye on Troy Parrott ahead of the January transfer window, with David Moyes keen to sign a centre-forward.

Parrott scored five goals over the international break, with two against Portugal and a memorable hat-trick against Hungary to send Ireland to the World Cup play-offs.

Is Troy Parrott the perfect January signing for Everton?

Toffees scouts would’ve certainly been impressed by the 23-year-old’s performances, so it wouldn’t at all be surprising if he’s moved up to become the first-choice target, ahead of Ivan Toney and Joshua Zirkzee.

With that said, ahead of a potential transfer to Everton, we’ve looked back at the prediction Mauricio Pochettino made about the former Tottenham Hotspur frontman back in 2019.

What Mauricio Pochettino said about Everton target Troy Parrott back in 2019

Parrott was given his long-awaited Tottenham debut back in September 2019, as he started against Colchester United in the EFL Cup.

Speaking after the game, then Spurs boss Pochettino made the claim that Parrott will be a ‘very important’ player for the club.

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“He needs time,” the Argentine boss said.

“For sure he’s going to be a very important player for Tottenham Hotspur in the future but he needs time, maybe one year, two year.

“We need to create space for young ones to find their natural space in the squad. We need time with the new signings as well. We’ve been unlucky with them.”

Ultimately, that prediction never came true, as Parrott ended up making four first-team appearances for the North Londoners before leaving on a permanent deal to AZ Alkmaar in 2024.

Everton could now benefit from Troy Parrott’s unusual career path

Parrott has been forced to rebuild his career in the Netherlands after loan spells with Millwall, Ipswich Town, MK Dons and Preston North End.

The 2002-born striker has become prolific in the Eredivisie with Excelsior Rotterdam and now AZ Alkmaar.

Parrott averages one goal every two games in Holland’s top flight, which is pretty impressive considering he’s not at one of the top clubs like Ajax, PSV or Feyenoord.

He also has a good record with the Irish national team, netting 10 in 33 caps, so his many different experiences will set him in good standing to become a Premier League striker at Everton.

Parrott’s success abroad has clearly given him much more belief and confidence in his ability, which is sometimes the difference maker in top-level football.

Everton actually had the chance to sign Gareth Bale during his first spell at Tottenham Hotspur, but David Moyes turned the deal down.

Gareth Bale is widely regarded as one of the best footballers Britain has ever produced, as he was a world class winger for several years.

Bale won five Champions League titles with Real Madrid, and scored perhaps the best goal in the competition’s history against Liverpool in the 2018 final.

The Welshman was probably the best player in the Premier League before he left for a world-record £85m fee in 2013.

That makes it all the more painful that Everton actually could’ve signed him in a swap deal years before that.

Everton had the chance to swap Leighton Baines for Gareth Bale

Speaking to Sky Sports in 2020, former Everton defender Joleon Lescott reflected on the time when David Moyes turned down the chance to sign a young Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur.

“I remember that time, it was around when he (Bale) was getting stick for his first 20 appearances or something like that ending in a loss,” Lescott explained.

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“Coming in after the game (against Spurs), Bainesy, who I was really close with, we were talking, and Harry Redknapp wanted to swap them.

“He pulled Baines to one side, had a conversation with him, so I asked ‘What was going on there?’

“He said they were interested in doing a swap for Bale.

“One of the main reasons that didn’t happen was because Bale’s record was so bad and David Moyes didn’t want to swap.”

To be fair to Moyes, very few would’ve predicted Bale to become the player he did at that time, as he was a left-back who was really struggling.

Meanwhile, Baines was an established top Premier League full-back, so there is important context around it.

Leighton Baines became an Everton legend

So, had Moyes accepted the swap deal, Baines would’ve become a Tottenham player, which is hard to imagine.

The left-back wouldn’t have then become a club legend at Everton, so it’s all swings and roundabouts really.

Baines ended up playing a whopping 420 times for the Toffees and collected a commendable 30 caps with England.

Baines is now part of Moyes’ coaching staff, and Steven Naismith previously said he plays a really important role behind the scenes.

“Bainesy is somebody who wants to make sure he’s making the right choice, and then when he’s done it, you do see his knowledge and his understanding,” Naismith told Everton’s website in April.

“I think the way he sees the game is different, and the way he teaches it. Even when I was playing with him, the way he would describe different situations, he delivered it in a different, really clear way.

“I know, 100 per cent, he will have helped the Academy players that he was dealing with, and now that he’s stepped up, it will be the same for the senior players as well because he’s very good.”

So, even though Everton missed out on signing Bale, they still benefited greatly from keeping Baines at the club for many years.

Everton showed an interest in Yves Bissouma over the summer and may keep tabs on the Tottenham Hotspur midfielder.

Everton brought in new midfield quality over the summer as David Moyes bolstered his engine room.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall came in from Chelsea before Merlin Rohl secured a deadline day move from Freiburg.

Moyes has loved Dewsbury-Hall’s impact further forward, though Rohl is still adjusting to Premier League life.

Everton may look for another midfield addition in January, with Yves Bissouma potentially still on the radar.

Tottenham Hotspur stance on Everton-linked Yves Bissouma

Everton were linked with Bissouma over the summer, but the midfielder ended up staying at Tottenham.

The former Brighton and Hove Albion man has proven himself in the Premier League and now looks ready for a fresh start.

Bissouma is out of contract at the end of the season, and a Tottenham exit looks to be inevitable.

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Intriguingly, the Daily Mail claim that Tottenham are actually planning to activate a one-year option on Bissouma’s contract.

Spurs want to sell Bissouma in January, but are prepared to extend his contract if a buyer can’t be found.

Tottenham don’t want to lose Bissouma for nothing and will risk having him sit around for another year, just to try and bring in some cash for him.

That is quite the risk, and Everton will be watching Tottenham’s plans with Bissouma very closely.

Yves Bissouma would be a gamble for Everton

Everton may sense an opportunity to strike a bargain here.

Spurs will happily cash in on Bissouma, and his lack of playing time this season means they aren’t exactly in a strong negotiating position.

Bissouma could be a bargain addition, but Moyes must be wary.

Bissouma was axed by Tottenham earlier this season after a number of instances of being late.

Thomas Frank wasn’t impressed with Bissouma’s behaviour, and we can’t imagine Moyes would be a big fan either.

Add in Bissouma’s injury problems this season, and the Mali international would be a real gamble for Everton, even in a cut-price swoop.

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite inked his new deal over the summer, but David Ornstein has still discussed a potential move to Tottenham Hotspur.

David Moyes will be keen to make some exciting January additions at Everton to add to the encouraging work done over the summer.

Just as important as adding to the squad will be keeping the best players around on Merseyside.

After all, Moyes is targeting European qualification with Everton this season after being backed by the Friedkins in the market.

Branthwaite is a player who Everton will be stern on keeping at the Hill Dickinson Stadium for the foreseeable future.

Despite it being claimed that Branthwaite is happy at Everton, Ornstein has now name-dropped the centre-back once again when discussing transfers.

David Ornstein name drops Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite amid Tottenham interest

Branthwaite has undergone hamstring surgery in recent weeks and is still yet to play a competitive game since signing his new contract.

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There has been no timescale placed on his potential return following numerous setbacks already this term.

However, speaking to Planet Futebol, Ornstein has said Branthwaite should be Tottenham’s dream transfer.

“Jarrad Branthwaite, because I think they’ve been looking for a while to upgrade in that defensive department,” said Ornstein.”

“They’ve looked at him [Branthwaite] and he’s somebody who’s been linked with a move away from Everton even though he’s signed a new contract. I guess he’s one to watch in the future for many of the top clubs.”

Branthwaite holds a shocking injury record over recent years over recent years, with his hamstrings causing him some major issues.

Fortunately, Michael Keane and James Tarkowski have formed a strong partnership at the back for Moyes, who will be keen to see Branthwaite make a full recovery.

Everton will not entertain an exit for Branthwaite

It has already been suggested that Manchester United and Liverpool hold an interest in Branthwaite.

However, there will be no rush for the Blues to allow their star defender to leave the club on the back of inking his new deal.

Branthwaite is now under contract until 2030, which will prove costly for any interested clubs to prise him away from Merseyside.

The young defender has endured a rough year when it comes to injuries, but he will be keen to repay Everton’s faith when he is fully fit.

Ironically, Rio Ferdinand thinks Leny Yoro is better than Branthwaite following the ongoing links to Old Trafford.

When the defender does return to action, he will be able to put to bed that suggestion.

Everton’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium has been a hot topic of discussion among fans across the country and Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has now joined in.

Three points were sealed by Everton at the weekend in their game against Marco Silva’s Fulham on the docks.

Everton News understands that Silva is under pressure at Fulham following the loss and Brendan Rodgers is being considered as an option.

With pressure being eased off David Moyes, there is mounting pressure on the local authorities to fix the transport links to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The new home of the Blues was rocking on Saturday, with the players putting on a performance the fans could really get behind.

Fulham fans loved the Hill Dickinson Stadium and there is something about it that Burnham thinks separates it from the likes of the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Andy Burnham waxes lyrical about Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium

Even Moyes was wowed by the Hill Dickinson Stadium atmosphere at the weekend in the game against the Cottagers.

And that is a big part of what makes Burnham believe the new home of the Blues is far superior to its competitors.

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Speaking to Everton News columnist Alan Myers on The Added Time Podcast, Burnham admitted he thinks the Hill Dickinson is better than Tottenham’s ground.

“I think Hill Dickinson is the first of a new generation of modern stadium, even more so than Spurs, I think, because that kind of noise factor is there, isn’t it?” Burnham told Myers.

“You know, the kind of soullessness of some of the modern stadia, I think, has sort of regenerated, but not in a way that, you know, look at West Ham fans, I think they’re feeling, you know, I think they felt pretty envious, didn’t they, when they came to Hill Dickinson recently.”

Everton fans were frustrated with the public transport at the new stadium once again at the weekend, with fans waiting hours to leave the docks.

However, the experience on offer inside the Hill Dickinson Stadium is something that is certainly living up to expectations.

Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium could get even louder

Steve Parish hailed the Hill Dickinson Stadium for surpassing his expectations having loved what Goodison Park offered.

The atmosphere at the weekend was fantastic and epitomised what the new stadium was built for.

But it could get even louder as Everton consider expanding the Hill Dickinson Stadium to around 62,000.

Burnham’s comments will not go down well with some in the media, though.

Jamie O’Hara slammed Everton’s stadium as a copy of Tottenham’s, with some really harsh criticism thrown the way of the Blues.

“Have you seen Everton’s Stadium? Have you seen inside it? It looks like a toy Spurs stadium,” said the 39-year-old.

Regardless of O’Hara’s opinion, Tottenham could only wish to replicate the form Everton have shown in front of their own fans this season.

Tottenham Hotspur fans witnessed another Richarlison start on Wednesday evening and a clear message to Everton ahead of the transfer market.

David Moyes needs something new in the January transfer window with a lack of goals coming from his two strikers.

It has been the same old story of recent years for Everton as they fail to find the back of the net on a regular basis.

Everton News understands that Everton will be eyeing a striker in January to push on from the struggles of Beto and Thierno Barry.

Richarlison is a player who has a strong connection with the Toffees and that was seen at the weekend.

Following his latest display for the north London side, a number of Spurs fans have made something very clear about their 28-year-old striker.

Tottenham fans want Everton to sign Richarlison

It is Everton News’ understanding that Richarlison would approve a return to Everton next year, if the Blues make their move.

Under Thomas Frank, Richarlison has seen game time become somewhat hit and miss in recent weeks.

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However, he was started on Wednesday evening against Newcastle United and he certainly did not impress the Spurs fans.

After the loss on Tyneside, one Spurs fan said: ‘Send him back to Everton’. Whilst another added: ‘The sooner Richarlison goes back to Everton the better’.

It was not a good showing from the striker, with Frank admitting Richarlison was a yard short every time the crosses came in.

With Spurs also looking for a new striker, one fan said: ‘Ivan Toney in January, Paratici. Make. It. Happen. Sell Richarlison back to Everton.’ Another Tottenham fan also claimed: ‘Everton saw us coming.’

Clearly, Spurs fans want to see the Brazilian return to Merseyside, another said: ‘I beg Everton come and get Richarlison off Tottenham. Take him’. And it was also said: ‘Can’t wait for Richarlison to return to Everton in January’.

Richarlison does not look happy at Tottenham

After a recent showing in the Champions League, Alan Brazil thought Richarlison looked miserable after being taken off.

The move to Spurs has not really worked out for the Brazilian.

Of course, he got his hands on European silverware earlier this year, but his injury issues have really held him back from building on his spot in the starting XI.

Richarlison has fuelled the Everton transfer speculation through some of his social media activity since the game at the weekend.

If Everton were to bring him back, then there would be a lot of expectation on him to really hit the ground running.

If he was to join in January then he would have a spot in the World Cup squad to play for.

Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye has looked like one of the most in-form players across the league, which makes a fresh announcement from the Premier League even more baffling.

Although Everton have found themselves struggling to score in recent games despite the opportunities created by their Senegal international.

Ndiaye has played from the right wing this season on the back of Jack Grealish’s arrival over the summer.

During the game against Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend, Ndiaye silenced an in-form Djed Spence at left-back for the visitors.

The Senegal international is very quickly earning plaudits from across the league after another bright start to the season.

Some Premier League fans have said Ndiaye could win the Ballon d’Or at some point in his career; that’s how good he has been recently.

It seems his recent performances may have been overlooked slightly by some, though, with a fresh announcement landing from the Premier League.

Iliman Ndiaye snubbed for Premier League Player of the Month

Pat Nevin waxed lyrical about Ndiaye following his stunning display against Manchester City earlier in the month.

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Despite tearing the City defence apart, Ndiaye did not walk away from the game with a goal or assist.

And it seems that has worked against him, with the latest Player of the Month nominee list surfacing and no Ndiaye to be seen.

The players who did make the cut were the following:

Ndiaye, despite many pundits praising his performances, has been snubbed after some stunning showings in the Premier League.

David Moyes has been wowed by Ndiaye in an Everton shirt this season, with the display against Man City particularly strong.

Although Ndiaye deserves his flowers, there is no harm from an Everton perspective in him going under the radar.

Iliman Ndiaye’s October was so impressive

The Toffees only had three games in October and only one win came from those games against Crystal Palace, Manchester City and Spurs.

However, Ndiaye shone in all three of them as he came away with a goal in the only victory of the month against the Eagles.

Ndiaye has looked to benefit from Grealish’s arrival, with the loanee offering him opportunities to score from crosses at the far post.

He may not have got on the scoresheet against either City or Spurs, but the Senegal international showed his quality.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank’s comments after their loss on Wednesday will be of interest to those at Everton.

There is no doubting that Everton are in serious need of some attacking quality in the January transfer window.

David Moyes finds himself struggling to squeeze any goals out of his two strikers, who are failing to impress in these early stages.

Everton News understands that Richarlison would be keen on a return to Everton at some point next year.

The Brazil international was back in action from the start on Wednesday evening for Spurs in their Carabao Cup defeat against Newcastle United.

Everton fans gave Richarlison a warm welcome back to Merseyside at the weekend, but he was not offered the same reaction by his own fans on Tyneside.

After watching him in action against the Magpies, Frank shared a very clear message about Richarlison in his post-match interview.

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What Thomas Frank said about Everton target Richarlison

It is believed that Richarlison is on Everton’s radar ahead of the upcoming transfer windows as Spurs consider his future.

The Brazil international will have his eyes set on making Carlo Ancelotti’s squad for the World Cup next summer.

However, Frank was left far from impressed by the former Everton man’s display on Tyneside in the Carabao Cup.

“I think the big thing is you need to arrive in the right positions and Richarlison did that today, but sometimes half a second too late, or lacking of timing,” he said.

“That can be confidence or whatever it is that you keep arriving and your time will come.”

Richarlison has been slammed as ‘miserable’ when playing for the north London outfit in recent weeks.

Although he has scored three goals in the Premier League, his place has come under scrutiny recently, with his spot in the starting XI at risk.

The Brazilian had some golden opportunities to score on Wednesday, but Frank clearly feels he was just not sharp enough to get on the end of the crosses.

Everton need a striker who is ready to hit the ground running

Richarlison’s lack of confidence could be restored on Merseyside in front of a crowd who adore him.

After the game on Sunday, Richarlison shared a post about his potential return to Everton through his social media.

The 28-year-old is certainly playing like a player who needs a lift in his confidence.

However, Everton also need a striker who is going to take no time in finding his shooting boots if they are to add another player.

Richarlison had a lot of golden opportunities to score on Wednesday evening and he was unable to take any of them.

Everton are left needing to make a decision with their head rather than their heart when it comes to Richarlison.

Everton are showing an interest in bringing Richarlison back to Merseyside and it is believed he has now given the green light over his next possible club.

The game at the weekend against Tottenham Hotspur saw Everton fire another blank in front of goal for the second consecutive game.

David Moyes was keen to sign two strikers over the summer, but he was forced to settle for the addition of Thierno Barry from Villarreal.

Clearly, more is going to be needed when the January window opens if nothing is to dramatically change up top for Moyes.

Everton News understands that Richarlison is on the radar for Everton, but a move in the winter window is unlikely.

Richarlison’s next move may now already be in his thinking amid what needs to be a strong season ahead of the World Cup.

Richarlison keen on joining Flamengo amid Everton interest

Over the weekend, Richarlison shared an Everton transfer post on social media following his return to Merseyside.

The 28-year-old remains a fan favourite among many Everton supporters, with the Brazilian given an applause when he entered the field.

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However, according to reporter Fabricio Lopes, Richarlison has already given the green light to join Flamengo if he returns to South America.

“The one Flamengo really want is Richarlison, the former Fluminense man. The values are still being discussed and are much higher than what Brazilian clubs usually pay,” he said.

“But Richarlison has already given the ‘ok’ to negotiate with Flamengo if he returns to South America.”

As per Everton News’ sources, Richarlison is keen to re-join Everton and play in front of the Hill Dickinson Stadium crowd.

With one year remaining on his contract at the end of the term, Spurs will be left with a decision as to whether they need to cash in on their £60m signing.

Everton could land cut-price deal for Richarlison

As was the case on Sunday, Richarlison is not exactly viewed as Tottenham’s starting striker for every single game.

Even in the absence of Dominic Solanke, the Brazilian is now struggling to nail down the starting spot under Thomas Frank.

Richarlison signed a lot of autographs for Everton fans after the game on Sunday in a clear display of his love for the Blues.

There is no doubt that his time in north London has been a struggle, but he could benefit from the love of the Hill Dickinson crowd.

Alan Brazil thinks Richarlison looks miserable at Spurs, and that has translated into a lack of goals.

With one year left on his deal in the summer, it would be difficult for Spurs to justify a big asking price for the forward who will be 29 years of age.