Everton’s squad depth issues were on display for all to see on Tuesday night in their trip to Nottingham Forest.
Despite these issues, David Moyes was able to put together a game plan that saw the Blues take another three points from Sean Dyche.
The January transfer window is now just hours away from opening for business and Everton fans will be hoping to see some money spent.
Moyes already has January transfer plans in mind as he looks to really push Everton on as he nears his own 12 month anniversary back on Merseyside.
It is clear that Everton are going to need more additions if they are going to stake a claim for the European spots come the end of the season.
And there is one player claimed to be on their radar that Pep Guardiola has admitted he is a big fan of.
Everton eyeing move for Tottenham’s Brennan Johnson
Iliman Ndiaye has picked up a suspected injury at AFCON as Everton’s forward options have continued to dwindle.
More attacking firepower is going to be needed in the January transfer window and that may well take Everton towards adding another winger.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Everton have now made contact over a potential move for Brennan Johnson.
Everton are interested in Brennan Johnson… is he what we need? 🧐
It is understood that Crystal Palace have already agreed a £33.5m fee with Tottenham Hotspur for the Wales international.
However, Bournemouth, Everton and Sunderland remain keen with the player yet to decide on who his next club will be.
Moyes is keen to resolve Everton’s lack of goals in January with the addition of another striker.
Adding a player like Johnson may offer Everton the much-needed goals having already earned the praise of Manchester City’s boss.
What Pep Guardiola has previously said about Brennan Johnson
Over the years, Guardiola has been made to suffer in games against Tottenham and Johnson has certainly played his role.
The Welsh winger has scored twice against Guardiola’s side and provided an assist.
Speaking on the back of a game against Spurs in 2024, Guardiola waxed lyrical about Johnson and some of Spurs’ other players.
How many signings do you want to see made in January? 💰
A striker, a midfielder and a right-back… are we missing anything here?
“They are so fast. Kulusevski, Maddison, Johnson, Son. They have some fantastic players,” said the City boss.
“The runners with Porro and Sarr, they have a lot of weapons and speed behind for defenders. It’s an exceptional team, exceptional. We knew we had to suffer.”
Dwight McNeil has been linked with an Everton exit and a player like Johnson could prove a significant upgrade.
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