Football Insider exclusive as Everton manager David Moyes stares concernedly towards Kelvin Yeboah, who is in action in a circular inset.
Football Insider exclusive as Everton manager David Moyes stares concernedly towards Kelvin Yeboah, who is in action in a circular inset.
Everton are concerned that their lack of striker depth could prompt Minnesota United to increase their asking price for Kelvin Yeboah, sources have told Football Insider.
The Toffees are clear admirers of the 26-year-old, who has netted 18 goals from just 32 games in the MLS so far this season.
The Merseysiders are desperate to bring in a new frontman in January to ensure that they get support for Thierno Barry in the second half of the season.
However, sources say that they are caught in a "catch-22" situation, where clubs are likely to increase their asking price for Everton targets, knowing that they may have little choice but to pay.
That scenario is likely to play out when it comes to Yeboah, given that the former Genoa man is on the radar of a whole host of European clubs.
Everton are keen to give him the chance to impress in the Premier League, but they may have to stump up significant cash in order to get him.
Kelvin Yeboah guaranteed minutes at Everton
Yeboah hasn't played in European football since 2024, but he already has Premier League pedigree running through his family.
The former Italy U21 international is the nephew of former Leeds United forward Tony Yeboah, who netted 24 Premier League goals across two full campaigns for the Whites in the mid 1990s
Everton are hoping that their lack of depth at the top of the pitch can work in their favour this winter, as any targets know that they will effectively be guaranteed minutes.
David Moyes knows that he cannot only rely on Barry for the entire season, as he has no injury cover for him at the moment.
Tempting Yeboah into the move is not likely to be an issue for Everton, but dealing with a possible change of price tag could prove trickier.
Amanda Staveley's chances of Everton takeover have 'increased'
Former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider earlier this week that Amanda Staveley's chances of buying the club have "increased" now that Michael Dell has ruled himself out of the running.
Recent reports have suggested that Staveley's PCP Partners company have already held talks with Everton regarding a potential deal.
However, Wyness believes that the former Newcastle investor still has "questions" to answer before she can proceed.
Staveley's backers for any potential bid are currently unclear, and Wyness feels that they must be revealed before she can have a genuine chance of taking over.