Everton have added a new striker this summer, and now the attention has shifted to finding a new winger.
Thierno Barry did not play against Accrington Stanley on Tuesday evening as he is still enjoying his summer break.
The opening friendly of the summer is now in the books and David Moyes will already be preparing for Saturday’s clash against Blackburn Rovers.
But the 62-year-old will be keen to see Everton bring in another new face ahead of the trip to Ewood Park.
Everton have £100m to spend this summer, and their manager is pushing the owners constantly for new faces to land on Merseyside.
The clock is now ticking on Everton’s take-off for the Summer Series in the United States.
Meanwhile, another Premier League club has just put the Toffees on red alert by bidding for one of their attacking targets.
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Brentford trigger Everton target Omari Hutchinson’s release clause
Moyes has been keen to sign a new winger at Everton for a number of months now.
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A number of names have been linked with a potential move to Merseyside, and Everton have shown an interest in Omari Hutchinson.
According to the Daily Mail, the Toffees may now be on the back foot as Brentford are believed to have bid the £35m needed to activate his release clause.
It is claimed Hutchinson had a relegation clause in his deal, which is set to expire in the coming hours.
However, Brentford are looking to make a late move for Hutchinson by lodging their own bid for the England U21 international.
Everton are also keen on Jack Grealish, among a host of other wingers that could be on the move this summer.
But Moyes will want to see any major additions land on Merseyside before they jet off to the United States at the end of the month.
Fabrizio Romano shares encouraging Hutchinson update for Everton
The report from the Mail has since been commented on by Fabrizio Romano, who suggests no talks have officially taken place between Ipswich Town and Brentford.
🚨🐝 EXCL: Brentford are showing initial interest in Omari Hutchinson as possible replacement for Bryan Mbeumo in case of exit with Man Utd on it.
Brentford appreciate Hutchinson but no club to club talks yet with Ipswich Town. pic.twitter.com/hwYVCOpHaY
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2025
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‘Brentford appreciate Hutchinson but no club-to-club talks yet with Ipswich Town,’ he said.
The ‘fantastic’ Hutchinson shone for England’s U21s at the Euros this summer, and he will now be enjoying his delayed summer break.
But, as Everton experienced with Barry, transfers are not often put on hold, with the Frenchman interrupting his break to sign for Everton.
It appears Brentford may be waiting to see how Bryan Mbeumo’s future pans out before making a move for Hutchinson.
If this is the case, then Everton must act sharp and steal a march on the Bees.