Everton are in desperate need of adding a striker to their squad before next week’s deadline.
David Moyes will be frustrated to see three of his four senior strikers currently lying on the treatment tables at Finch Farm.
The weekend provided Everton with three big points, but also handed the Toffees two serious injury blows.
Orel Mangala will miss the rest of the season through injury and Everton are still awaiting the verdict on Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
After the game on Saturday, Moyes admitted he was concerned about Calvert-Lewin’s injury.
This has left the 60-year-old with Beto as his only senior option to choose from with next week’s transfer deadline quickly approaching.
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Everton unlikely to sign Evan Ferguson
With a need for a new striker, Everton have shown an interest in Evan Ferguson with Brighton & Hove Albion now open to his transfer.
But there is plenty of competition for the 20-year-old striker ahead of the deadline.
Everton reporter Alan Myers has admitted it is unlikely the Toffees will be signing the Ireland international.
‘I don’t see him coming to Everton,’ Myers replied to a fan on social media.
There are other options for the Blues this week with Everton also keen on Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest.
Given how depleted the Toffees are in that position, Moyes will be desperate to see some movement over the coming days.
Bayer Leverkusen showing interest in Ferguson
A young striker with bags of potential, Ferguson is naturally receiving a lot of interest this month as he looks for a new opportunity.
Ferguson has snubbed Tottenham Hotspur over concerns he will not play much when Dominic Solanke returns from his injury.
Spurs are not the only big side in the mix, with Sky Sports sharing interest emerging from Bayer Leverkusen.
With Victor Boniface potentially heading off to Saudi Arabia, a massive opportunity could open up for the youngster in Germany.
This could prove a really attractive option for Ferguson.
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