Ivan Toney playing for Everton
Ivan Toney playing for Everton
The Toffees will be desperate to solve their striker woes this winter.
There is no hiding from the fact that missing out on Folarin Balogun was a major blow on deadline day.
His decision to walk away, paired with the already agreed exit of Beto has left Thierno Barry to lead the line alone for the first half of the campaign.
David Moyes will be keen to change that as soon as possible and it isn't long until January.
Toney is on the radar, but outside factors could yet have a say.
Transfer priority made clear in Ivan Toney race
The whole world is going to know that the Merseyside outfit want a new number nine in January.
Barry has done well in spells, but needs competition.
Having experience behind him could prove to be exactly what the Toffees need right now.
That is where Toney could come in as Caught Offside reports that Everton remain interested.
The online outlet has suggested that Manchester United now see the Al Ahli man as a "serious option" after an injury to Benjamin Sesko.
Enquiries have been made over his signature, but the report details that he would be open to a Premier League return for the right opportunity.
That may be seen as many as a blow to Everton, but it could actually play into their hands.
How Everton could beat Manchester United to Toney
Old Trafford is certainly a destination that many top players dream of playing at.
That perception is spiralling massively right now as Michael Carrick's side continue to tumble down the Premier League.
Would Toney want to throw himself into the basket case of Man United?
Would he want to do that as a potential second or third string player without injuries?
Those questions can only be answered by the England international, but it has to be said that Everton could be seen as an attractive prospect.
His game time will be much better than at Old Trafford and gives him a chance to truly prove himself in the Premier League.
Moyes can paint the picture of how important he could prove to be in this youthful and thin Toffees squad.
Having already contributed to 15 goals and assists in Saudi Arabia this season, he could look to maintain that form back in England.
The final call will be down to Toney, but Man United shouldn't stop Everton from making a move.