Everton fans in dreamland as David Moyes eyes ‘statement signing’ after Thierno Barry

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Fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement of Thierno Barry at Everton.

It seems as though Evertonians already know their first proper signing of the summer.

Villarreal’s Thierno Barry is set to sign with David Moyes and co, potentially just putting together the final pieces.

It’s said that Barry could join for around £30m, but the final fee is yet to be determined as Everton fans are getting impatient.

Well, they might be impatient, but they are praying Moyes brings this next signing after Barry to fruition.

Everton fans in dreamland as David Moyes eyes ‘statement signing’

With a striker almost getting sorted straight away, there could be the need for up to ten new arrivals, yes, ten.

This is due to the thin squad currently at Moyes’ disposal, as The Friedkin Group must get to work with the days in July going quickly.

Well, a player who has been on the club’s radar for a while has returned, as Everton are interested in Richard Rios.

The Colombian midfielder has been a ‘standout player’ in the FIFA Club World Cup, as the Palmeiras star is due a move.

Fans are very keen on the 25-year-old who has been impressing and speaking on X it’s clear what they want from Moyes.

@Joncue5 said: “Sign him and Frendup and we’re sorted for a good few years.”

@Mynamesjeff____ agreed, saying: “Couldn’t agree more. He’s so good.”

@The_Bluenose_ claimed: “Statement signing.”

“He’s beautiful,” @Harry_D16 said in awe.

@dilster34 is a fan of Rios, saying: “Really good player.”

@ajd98_ explained: “I know nothing about him, I don’t know what position he is, but a cool looking South American who’s probably an absolute lunatic, ALSO a name like Richard Rios – sign him up.”

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Everton target Rios has already shown he can play Premier League football

Rios has been on Everton’s mind for a while now.

It seems other clubs are also big fans and Moyes will have to move quickly, but could have got a £16m deal for Rios in January.

There might be regret on the Friedkins’ side of things because of this, but now they have no excuse to strike a deal.

This comes especially after Rios’ performances in the Club World Cup after he grabbed an assist in his final game of the tournament following a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.

But from this game, the all-action midfielder has shown he can make for a suitable Premier League candidate.

He went toe-to-toe with a midfield containing Enzo Fernandez and proved he can flourish at the top level.

If Everton can sneak a deal with his £26m price tag, it could prove to be one of the bargains of the summer, and Moyes has already got Evertonians’ seal of approval.