Everton have now reportedly made an enquiry over signing a South American forward, who will be worth as much as £40m in 2026.
Moyes: Everton want to be "challenging for Europe"
After victory over Bournemouth in midweek, David Moyes looked ahead to his side's clash against Nottingham Forest this afternoon with plenty of ambition in mind. The veteran manager, whilst urging Everton to stay realistic, admitted that he wants the Toffees to be a team "challenging for Europe".
He told reporters: "If we can get another win against Nottingham Forest, we push ourselves right in there again, but in the same breath we're all looking over our shoulder because we want to get more distance between the bottom of the league and the ones at the bottom at the moment."
Given how tight the Premier League table is, Everton may not be far off where they want to be by the end of the weekend. Heading into the weekend, Moyes' side sit 10th, but only three points adrift of the top four. If results go their way, they could find themselves in a sensational position.
It would then be about keeping hold of that European place and that's something the January transfer window would help. On that front, The Friedkin Group have already got a number of targets in mind.
According to recent reports, Everton have now joined the race to sign Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid as he looks to earn a place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad by returning to the Premier League.
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Meanwhile, they're also on the hunt for a striker amid Thierno Barry's poor start and Beto's continued struggles. It's very much been the missing piece for Moyes and Everton have reportedly turned towards Yuri Alberto as a result.
Everton make enquiry to sign Yuri Alberto
According to TeamTalk, Everton have now made an enquiry over signing Alberto in 2026. The Corinthians forward is reportedly valued at as much as £40m, but could prove to be worth the price given how he's starred since returning to Brazil in 2023.
Dubbed "superb" by South American expert Nathan Joyes last November, Alberto's since enjoyed an excellent campaign in Brazil - scoring 18 goals in 54 games in all competitions.
As Everton search for the clinical striker that they so desperately need, the 24-year-old could finally get the Premier League move that has been on the cards for a couple of years.
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He could come back to haunt Liverpool.
£40m is, of course, a steep price to pay but that price would turn into a bargain if Alberto helped the Toffees into shock European contention this season.
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