Everton are expected to be busy this January transfer window as David Moyes still has areas of his squad that he wants to improve.
Thierno Barry is still awaiting his first goal for Everton, whilst Beto has rapidly become a bench option after a poor start to the season.
As such, Moyes is exploring a deal to sign a striker this winter, with Troy Parrott, Joshua Zirkzee, and Richarlison mooted.
Antonee Robinson has also been linked with a return to Everton, and Fulham could sanction his sale for around £25m.
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However, there could also be movement on the outgoing front, and now there is a concerning rumour regarding a key Everton player.
Everton star Iliman Ndiaye.
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Everton can forget Europe if they sell Iliman Ndiaye
It has been reported that three Premier League clubs are lining up a move to sign Iliman Ndiaye this January transfer window.
Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur have all been credited with an interest in Ndiaye after his sensational performances for the Toffees.
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It’s understood enquiries have already been made for Everton’s ‘best player’, who has four goals and one assist this season.
The Friedkin Group simply have to retain Ndiaye’s signature, otherwise, they can wave goodbye to their European ambitions.
The 25-year-old is so influential in the final third and brings much-needed goals, which Jack Grealish has been unable to do so far.
Replacing Ndiaye would be near impossible too, so any forthcoming January bids must be rejected outright.
Everton need a striker to get into Europe
It’s pretty evident where Everton’s main issue lies and that’s up front, as Barry and Beto have one Premier League goal between them.
Barry has been improving and his hold-up play in the 1-0 win at Manchester United was excellent, but he needs a prolific centre-forward to learn from.
Parrott would be an interesting option but he would join with the same risks Barry carried in the summer; a young and unproven striker in the Premier League.
Danny Welbeck has been tipped to join the Toffees, and he would certainly fit the bill for what Moyes needs.
Although, would Brighton sanction Welbeck’s sale mid-season?
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