Everton’s striker issues are there for all to see, but there is one academy product who just cannot stop scoring.
David Moyes is going to have to choose between Thierno Barry and Beto for Saturday’s game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium against Fulham.
Neither striker has shown any indication they could be the reliable striker which Everton need to pull them into contention for European qualification.
Just under two months out from the window opening, Everton News has reported that Everton will look to sign a striker in January.
The Toffees could really do with a striker now who can actually provide them with some threat in front of goal.
And there is one 18-year-old prospect who is showing some promising signs of potentially having some star quality as he continues to find the back of the net.
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Braiden Graham cannot stop scoring for Everton’s U21s
Already this season, young striker Braiden Graham has been hailed as a ‘very good finisher’ as he flourishes in the Premier League 2.
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Everton’s youngsters have found it tough to impress Moyes, but the prospect is doing everything he can to catch the attention of the 62-year-old first-team boss.
On Friday evening, Graham added another two goals to his tally for the 2025/26 campaign against West Brom.
It was a comfortable 3-0 victory for the Toffees, which saw Graham score the final two goals of the game.
His first goal was a real striker’s finish after being put through on goal, but his second showed his excellent positioning to easily tap home a cross.
Everton fans are growing excited over Graham’s potential, with the striker showing some real quality playing for the U21s.
Having only just turned 18 earlier this week, Graham is playing beyond his years and certainly holding his own as he continues to score.
Braiden Graham will need to earn David Moyes’ trust at Everton
Thierno Barry has hit out on social media amid his Everton struggles, with the role up front there for the taking on Merseyside.
It would be a huge shock to see a youngster like Graham even given an opportunity by Moyes given the way he has handled Harrison Armstrong.
Braiden Graham (Premier League 2) 24/25 25/26
Appearances 8 9
Minutes 565 810
Goals 5 4
Assists 1 1
After being sent out on loan, Armstrong has flourished at Preston North End, with many feeling he could have been utilised by the 62-year-old.
Some way to mark your birthday – a first-half brace for Braiden Graham! 🎉
Luca Davis deservedly takes the plaudits from his teammates for this assist, though! 😮💨#EFCU21 #PL2 pic.twitter.com/IpB10nb4E3
— Everton Academy (@EvertonAcademy) November 7, 2025
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Moyes did show trust in youth during his first stint at the club, but this time it feels as if he is playing it more cautiously.
Ben Foster is worried about Everton’s league position, as he feels it is slightly going under the radar that the Blues are edging closer to the bottom three.
Putting a player like Graham into the mix would be a huge gamble, but the youngster is certainly putting the likes of Moyes on alert.