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The Toffees had hoped to bring in Folarin Balogun, but the attacker walked away from a deal at the last minute.
Luckily, there are plenty of strikers without a club who boast Premier League experience and could prove to be strong back-ups to Barry this season.
Below, Football Insider has highlighted three free agents who Everton must consider making moves for.
Everton now in striker crisis
If Barry picks up an injury any time soon, Everton are in deep trouble.
Perhaps the best striker available for Everton at the moment is Jamie Vardy.
Another potential option is Anthony Martial. The former Manchester United attacker departed MLS side Monterrey in the summer after a poor spell.
However, the 30-year-old could soon bounce back, and his experience in the Premier League could make him a useful addition to the Toffees.
The former Liverpool and Aston Villa striker is no doubt at the twilight of his career, but could prove to be a solid option if Barry was to pick up an injury.
What are the odds that Everton will be relegated this season?
Despite Everton fans’ current concerns regarding the squad, relegation is seen as unlikely.
Obviously, this could increase if Everton find themselves in an injury crisis and results begin to go against them.
However, it would appear that even with a lack of depth, the Toffees should still find themselves above the bottom three come the end of the campaign.