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Five strikers Everton could target in January as Moyes moves on from Balogun

Everton’s failure to land Folarin Balogun on deadline day left David Moyes with unfinished business — and January will bring another major push for a striker. A return for Balogun now appears unlikely, with BBC Radio Merseyside reporter Giulia Bould…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 10:30 AM
Five strikers Everton could target in January as Moyes moves on from Balogun
Key Things to Know
  • Everton are monitoring five alternative striker options for the January window after missing out on Folarin Balogun.
  • The shortlisted options include younger forwards Younes Ebnoutalib, Conrad Harder, and former Tottenham striker Troy Parrott.
  • Everton previously made deadline-day approaches for Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee and experienced striker Tammy Abraham.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Everton are expected to target a new striker in the January transfer window after failing to sign Monaco forward Folarin Balogun on deadline day. With Thierno Barry serving as David Moyes's only recognized senior center-forward, the club is reportedly moving on from Balogun and considering several alternative options to bolster their attack.

Gary Gowers highlights five potential targets: Eintracht Frankfurt's Younes Ebnoutalib, Strasbourg loanee Conrad Harder, and AZ Alkmaar forward Troy Parrott. Everton also made late deadline-day approaches for Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee and veteran forward Tammy Abraham, both of whom could re-emerge as potential permanent or loan options in January.

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