Everton target Joshua Zirkzee gives clear response to rumours linking him to the Hill Dickinson Stadium

Add as preferred source on Google

Everton are interested in signing a centre-forward this January transfer window to support Thierno Barry and Beto.

David Moyes has been looking at Troy Parrott and had scouts watching the Republic of Ireland striker during the last international break.

Parrott is valued at around £31m by AZ Alkmaar, so it would require Everton to make a pretty substantial financial commitment.

If you were David Moyes, which three players would you want to sign in January?

Comment

Like or Comment

Have your say Sign-in now for free

The Toffees have also been eyeing Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United, with the Dutchman reportedly open to a move to another Premier League club.

Although, that stance seems to have now changed as a report has poured cold water on a potential transfer to Everton.

• READ MORE: The number of games Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye could miss for Everton at AFCON

Joshua Zirkzee wants to stay at Man United amid Everton links

After Zirkzee’s links to Everton, it was then reported that the Friedkin Group wanted the United striker at Roma.

But, Sky Sports are now reporting that Zirkzee wants to stay at Old Trafford this winter and fight for his place under Ruben Amorim.

The 24-year-old has started three of United’s last four Premier League games in the absence of the injured Benjamin Sesko.

So, for that reason, Amorim and his recruitment staff are no longer looking to move the Netherlands international on.

Everton will evidently have to look elsewhere ahead of the January window, as Zirkzee is clearly not an option anymore.

Everton should turn their attention to Richarlison

Initially, the links to Richarlison earlier in the season were dismissed by many due to his injury record, but the Tottenham Hotspur forward has been able to stay fit and is performing really well at the moment.

The former Everton striker has been involved in nine goals in 16 starts, so Moyes will surely be interested in bringing him back to Merseyside.

Everton News understand Richarlison is open to returning to the Toffees, although any forthcoming move would likely be a loan deal.

That could include an option to buy in the summer, just like they’ve done with Jack Grealish to avoid making a big commitment that may not work.

A telling January awaits Moyes’ side, who are aiming to qualify for Europe this season.