Everton are among a host of clubs to have sent scouts to watch a specific team in action in the Champions League, with a "world-class" player named as a potential target.
Everton lining up new strikers for January
The Blues have been a little goal-shy in the Premier League so far this season, with Beto struggling to be a consistent source of end product, so a new striker could be needed in 2026.
Ivan Toney has been linked with a move to Everton in the January transfer window, with the 29-year-old potentially seeing it as a good way of forcing himself into England's World Cup squad, rather than being more unseen in Saudi Arabia with Al-Ahli.
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It has been claimed that the former Brentford man would prefer to move to the Blues than join West Ham, acting as a boost, and he is also keen on working with David Moyes, which can only be a good thing for the Merseysiders.
It remains to be seen if a move for Toney comes to fruition in January, but if not, another striker needs to come in next summer, and a world-renowned attacking player has now been mentioned as an option.
Everton spotted watching "world-class" star
According to a new update from Sabah [via Sport Witness], Everton had scouts present for Galatasaray's Champions League clash with Bodo/Glimt in midweek, with striker Victor Osimhen among the players being watched by the Blues, scoring twice on the night.
It is claimed that Napoli, Roma, Wolves and VfB Stuttgart also had representatives there, with Baris Alper Yilmaz and Yunus Akgun the other players mentioned as possible targets.
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While it isn't concrete that Everton's scouts were there specifically to keep an eye on Osimhen, his brace would have forced them to take notice, and the idea of him in a Blues shirt is a mouthwatering prospect, given his status as one of the most devastating strikers in the world on his day.
The Nigerian has been a goal machine wherever he has been in recent years, most notably scoring 76 goals in 133 appearances for Napoli and helping them win the Serie A title, and now netting 42 times in just 49 outings for Galatasaray.
At 26 years of age, he is still at a great point in his career, with journalist Buchi Laba calling him "world-class" and Mario Lemina also heaping praise on his teammate.
"He's an incredible striker, the best I’ve played with so far. He gives so much to the team, presses relentlessly, and helps us midfielders a lot."
Osimhen would be an even more exciting signing than Jack Grealish for Everton, having the ability to take the Blues up a level single-handedly, but whether they can lure him to England remains to be seen.