Everton fans have already picked the striker they want David Moyes to sign with Liam Delap close to Chelsea

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Everton are in the market for a centre-forward this summer transfer window.

The Toffees have held talks with Liam Delap, who has a £30m relegation release clause in his Ipswich Town contract.

David Moyes has made it no secret that he’d love to sign the 22-year-old, however, there is serious competition for his signature.

And, over the last 24 hours, it looks like Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Delap, per talkSPORT, so Everton may have to look elsewhere.

With that said, fans have already picked the striker they’d want to sign as an alternative.

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Everton fans would love Nick Woltemade

Everton have drawn up a list of striking options, with Hamza Igamane and Callum Wilson thought to be on their radar.

Stuttgart’s 6 ft 6 centre-forward Nick Woltemade is also attracting interest from the Toffees, and now fans have decided they’d love him to be the new number nine, after seemingly missing out on Delap.

@The_Bluenose_ posted: “We could now be lining up a move for 6″6 German Nick Woltemade. This fella isn’t only a giant, he’s very good with the ball too, uses his physical side to back into defenders but likes to turn them and make direct runs in behind, very good runner for a big guy. Yes from me.”

“Let’s hope so. Would have preferred woltemade over Delap anyway,” @MathewVJones11 said.

@Elliot_Beard0 added: “This is the signing we have to make.”

@AndyClarke93116 commented: “I’ll take him over Delap to be fair!”

“Never heard of him until the other day, but am all in on him 6 foot 6 and seeing how he moves is impressive also scored 15 in a mid table stuttgart side, all for that me,” @LiamT30EFC explained.

“Already moved on and decided this guy is better than Delap,” @howardskendolls said.

Woltemade stats 2024/25

Woltemade has enjoyed a prolific season in the Bundesliga, which has alerted a number of clubs, not just Everton.

Arsenal have already made contact to sign Woltemade, who is thought to be valued at around £37m by Stuttgart.

• 33 appearances
• 17 goals
• 3 assists

The 23-year-old has also netted seven goals in 13 outings for Germany’s under-21s, so clearly he knows where the back of the net is.

Woltemade, as tall as he is, is much more than just a target man, as he ranks in the top four per cent for successful take-ons per 90, according to FBref.

His all-around game is well polished.