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Barry Horne suggests Will Lankshear as potential Everton target and urges January recruitment rethink

Barry Horne believes Middlesbrough striker Will Lankshear is a player Everton should be considering as they look to strengthen their squad in January.

By Harry Diamond · Toffee Web

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 5:45 PM

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Barry Horne urged Everton to target Middlesbrough forward Will Lankshear during the upcoming January transfer window.
Will Lankshear has scored 13 goals in 13 Championship appearances since joining Middlesbrough from Tottenham.
Everton are reportedly seeking an alternative striker to Thierno Barry after missing out on Folarin Balogun.

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Former Everton midfielder Barry Horne has suggested that Everton should target Middlesbrough striker Will Lankshear during the January transfer window. Speaking on ToffeeWeb's Once a Blue podcast, Horne argued that the 21-year-old forward has demonstrated he can step up to the Premier League after scoring 13 goals in 13 Championship appearances.

Everton are reportedly evaluating options to supplement striker Thierno Barry after failing to sign Folarin Balogun on deadline day. Horne urged the club to reconsider recruiting from the Championship, citing past successes such as Tim Cahill, Leighton Baines, Phil Jagielka, and Joleon Lescott.

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