Nicolo Tresoldi in an Everton kit
Nicolo Tresoldi in an Everton kit
The Toffees are in the market for a new striker in January, with Thierno Barry their only current option up top.
David Moyes thought that he was going to be able to coach Folarin Balogun this season, but a transfer deadline-day collapse meant that the AS Monaco star was staying in France.
Bridges have been burnt between the Blues and the forward, as Angus Kinnear and Co. look elsewhere ahead of January.
Though the Friedkin Group are looking to sell the L3 club, the recruitment team still has a job to do ahead of the winter window.
Tresoldi has been firmly on Everton's mind in recent weeks, but the Toffees may find it hard to do a deal with Club Brugge in January.
Everton offered Nicolo Tresoldi update by Club Brugge board member
Everton sent scouts to watch Tresoldi play in Club Brugge's Champions League win over RC Lens on 21 October.
The 22-year-old started in the 3-0 win, but was unable to get on the scoresheet in the game, as representatives from Tottenham, Nottingham Forest, Leeds United and other Premier League clubs were also said to be at the Jan Breydelstadion.
Sport BILD have released an update on the Germany U21s star, who has been called "unstoppable" after scoring another hat-trick for Club Brugge in their 3-0 win over St. Truiden in the Belgian Pro League on Sunday.
It's understood that an unnamed board member from the Belgian outfit has said, "Nicolo is not for sale," with several clubs circling ahead of the January window.
January offers are said to be considered "completely irrelevant," with a winter move currently off the cards.
It's said that this could change in the summer, but it doesn't sound like Everton will want to wait around to bring Barry some competition.
Why Everton could have backup plan for Tresoldi
Tresoldi always seemed like a long shot for Everton, especially with the amount of Premier League and overseas competition that they face for the young hit-man.
While Hill Dickinson could be a good place for him to come to, we know what the Toffees' recruitment team are like
However, Dion Beljo has been linked with a move to Everton in recent weeks, and has scored more than 40 goals in 2026 for Dinamo Zagreb.
The 6,5" number nine could be the perfect fit, and would also come cheaper than Tresoldi, with his price tag said to be around £24million.