Everton gem Omari Benjamin
Everton gem Omari Benjamin
The Blues are in the market for a new striker, with Thierno Barry as their only recognised option at the moment.
The failure to sign Folarin Balogun in the summer has led to increased pressure on Barry.
The Frenchman has responded perfectly, though, with 10 goals in 13 matches for the Toffees.
However, a solution is needed to give the 24-year-old competition, but the L3 outfit may not need to enter the market.
Benjamin scored the equaliser in the under-21's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday, and footage of the strike has now emerged.
What has Omari Benjamin done for Everton Under-21's?
Moyes may be rethinking everything about his transfer plans after what the academy star has done.
His goal against the Eagles youth side was simply sublime, as footage released by the official academy account on Sunday shows.
"That's outstanding from Benjamin." 😮💨
Another assist for Luis Gardner and Omari's skill and finish secure the equaliser for our Under-21s at Palace. 🔵 pic.twitter.com/nYd9y58LkN
— Everton Academy (@EvertonAcademy) November 8, 2026
Benjamin took the ball about 30 yards from goal, produced a lovely back-heel flick around the defender, got into the box and dinked it over the goalkeeper.
Speaking to official club media after the game, Head of Academy Player Development Dave Hughes said: “It’s a great finish from Omari, outstanding actually, over the keeper, and the turn as well."
Why Benjamin may get his chance in the near future
If Benjamin continues to produce brilliant moments like that in the next month or so, the Blues may not need to sign a striker immediately.
However, Moyes has shown a reluctance to promote young talent since he returned to Merseyside.
Harrison Armstrong is the only talent to really be handed a shot to make a first-team place his own, and he had already had senior experience with loans at Derby and Preston.
Benjamin may have the best chance to break that spell, given the chaos in the boardroom, with the Friedkin Group looking to sell the club.
That may reduce the budget available to Moyes, and he may have to rely on the Finch Farm pipeline.
The 20-year-old has notched 15 goals and seven assists in 57 matches in the Under-21's so far, and whether he could translate that to the professional game is yet to be seen.
With any new striker knowing they'll be second fiddle to Barry, huge money may not be sacrificed.
It would not be the worst idea, though, to give Benjamin a chance in the first-team if needed after his latest showing.