Everton are being pushed by Newcastle United in the race to sign Liam Delap.
David Moyes will be keen to strengthen his attacking options again this summer after a turbulent 2025/26 campaign with his current strikers.
Angus Kinnear and his recruitment team are working on summer plans, with Everton holding an interest in Delap following their failed attempts to sign him 12 months ago.
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However, with Newcastle also keen to land the 23-year-old, the Toffees could be left with a better opportunity to land Nicolas Jackson.
Newcastle’s Liam Delap decision hands Everton Nicolas Jackson opportunity
Everton are keen on Jackson following his loan stint out at Bayern Munich from Chelsea.
A report from GiveMeSport claims the Magpies are more likely to pursue a move for Delap over the Senegal international.
It is understood that Jackson will return to England following his season-long loan spell with the Bundesliga champions.
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Sharing their thoughts on TalkingPoints, there have been a lot of Everton supporters express their concerns over signing Delap.
The 23-year-old had his opportunity to move to Merseyside and passed on the chance in favour of a move to Chelsea.
Having scored just one goal in west London this season, it is a move that has clearly not worked out for the Englishman.
With concerns over Delap’s consistency in front of goal, Everton could now allow Newcastle to sign him and turn their attention to Jackson.
Nicolas Jackson could be a good option for Everton
Harry Kane has been impressed with Jackson this season despite the Senegal international’s minutes being limited as Vincent Kompany’s second choice.
Although he has only started 11 Bundesliga matches this season, Jackson has provided a healthy return of seven goals and two assists.
A further three goals and two assists also came for the striker in the Champions League, which is exactly the level of experience Everton should be targeting.
The Toffees are striving to play in Europe regularly and a big aspect of their game that needs improving is the consistency in front of goal.
One issue does surround the striker, with Chelsea valuing Jackson quite significantly despite sending him out on loan this season.
During his first two seasons in the Premier League, Jackson has returned Chelsea with 24 goals and 10 assists, with a spell at Bayern potentially helping him develop his game further.
A player strong on the counter attack, Jackson should not be ruled out of Everton fans’ thinking ahead of the window opening.
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