As the January transfer window is in full swing, clubs across the country seek to inject their squads with fresh faces.
Everton had an active summer window, but it is clear they are not the finished product, and new players are required in multiple positions. An area of the field that has drawn a lot of debate is the forward line, particularly the centre forward role.
Strikers such as Wilson Isidor, Youssef En-Nesyri, and even former talisman Romelu Lukaku have been linked with the Toffees since the window opener, but nothing has substantially materialised.
Although Everton’s centre forwards have been underwhelming this season, the Blues should focus on other positions before bringing in a new striker.
The past few weeks have highlighted weaknesses in various departments of David Moyes’ squad, and questions still linger over the possibility of signing a right back – something that hasn’t been done since 2023.
Another point to note is how Thierno Barry would react to Everton purchasing a new striker?
At 23 years old, Barry is still learning his trade. A new striker could come in and take the Frenchman under their wing, but could also force the Blues’ number 11 out of the starting lineup and back into the realm of inconsistent minutes, in a period he seems to be progressing. After a tough start, Barry has now scored three goals in his last four league appearances.
The potential purchase of a striker could create more problems than it would solve. On top of recruiting a new player, this could also force the club into finding a new club for Beto, who would see reduced minutes should another forward be added to the squad. At present, it’s unclear whether there are suitors.
The Guinea-Bissau international meets the criteria as cover for Barry, and there’s an argument that other areas are in greater need of investment.
Moyes has stated that reinforcements to his squad would be welcome, but the club will not be dishing out huge sums of money.
With relatively little money to spend, the Blues should consider other areas on the pitch before swooping in for a new striker.
Reader Comments (12)
Jim Bennings
2 Posted
21/01/2026 at
11:39:36
C’mon, we still are light up front and light all over the pitch.
If any deals in any of our problematic areas were to arise, then we need to be all over them.
Jim Bennings
6 Posted
21/01/2026 at
13:02:41
Grealish ruled out for 3 months, expected to be confirmed.
Tony Hughes
8 Posted
21/01/2026 at
17:31:28
Do we need a striker this January?
Have you watched our dynamic duo this season? We’re not a training school waiting for young strikers to come good or not.
We need a ready-made, experienced striker, possibly two, this is a serious Premier League season with Euro places at stake.
We can’t worry about putting players’ noses out of joint.
Ian Bennett
10 Posted
21/01/2026 at
19:00:24
They can move one club into blind trust, assuming they meet the deadline in March, I think.
Currently it looks like Roma could be in the Champions League, and us in the Europa League or lower anyway.
We’ve only had one proper one in decades. The club owners were so unimpressed by that they havent had one since.
Tom Bowers
12 Posted
22/01/2026 at
12:48:52
Yes we do of course as that is what is keeping Everton an average club. Only a couple of clubs have score less goals !
Barry and Beto are not doing the job although they grab a goal now and then.
Being without the injured or absent support players doesn’t help their cause and just maybe Barry will become a good support striker down the line but right now they need a big strong, quick guy he can feed off.
It appears though that the club will idle along with what they have until next season.
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