David Moyes, Manager of Everton applauds the supporters after the Tottenham Hotspur v Everton Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England on 12 September 2026 / Jack Grealish of Everton during the Premier League match Everton vs Ipswich Town at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, United Kingdom on 19 September 2026
David Moyes, Manager of Everton applauds the supporters after the Tottenham Hotspur v Everton Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England on 12 September 2026 / Jack Grealish of Everton during the Premier League match Everton vs Ipswich Town at Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool, United Kingdom on 19 September 2026
Football Insider exclusively revealed earlier on Thursday that the Merseysiders are increasingly likely to try to negotiate a mid-season exit for the Man City player, who joined in late August on a second season-long loan.
This comes after the winger was left out of the Toffees' matchday squad for their first Newcastle United game due to a "breach of club discipline".
It is expected that he will not return to the squad against Coventry City on Friday, 6 November, eve though Moyes has insisted there is a way back for the player.
Now, with whispers intensifying of a contract termination, Football Insider understands that a freeing up of wages could see another forward signed on loan in January.
Thierno Barry is Everton's only striker right now, and with just eight goals from the whole team in 12 games, the manager will be desperate for reinforcements.
The Friedkin Group must act in January
Moyes has been left in an awful position by The Friedkin Group (TFG), and he could have been even worse off had Harrison Armstrong left.
It looked as though Folarin Balogun was set to sign across the dotted line during the summer, only for that move to collapse at the 11th hour.
In such a long season, Barry cannot be expected to play every single game. But right now, Moyes doesn't have any other option.
Football Insider understands that, while a return for Balogun's signature is unlikely, Minnesota United's Kelvin Yeboah is a target ahead of January.
The Toffees' current situation could cause the MLS side to increase their price tag, and that might be an issue for the American owners.
Who else could Everton target?
The striker position won't be Everton's only concern. Ainsley Maitland-Niles has fallen out of favour, suggesting a new full-back might be needed.
Fenerbahce's Archie Brown is being strongly linked, and no wonder after his left-back's latest display against Liverpool in the Champions League.
Most recently, Palmeiras talent Vitor Roque has been linked with the Toffees, and not for the first time.
Last season, he notched 20 goals and five assists in 56 games, and even with his numbers reduced this term, the 21-year-old is clearly a gem.