Everton Targets Youssef En-Nesyri in Transfer Window Pursuit
Everton Football Club is actively pursuing a new striker in the transfer window, with Moroccan international Youssef En-Nesyri of Fenerbahçe as their primary target. Recent reports suggest that while Everton’s interest has not progressed significantly, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims the club has already submitted a formal bid.
Everton’s Bid for Youssef En-Nesyri
Romano shared on social media platform X that Everton’s offer includes an initial loan arrangement with a €20 million buy option. Negotiations between the clubs are currently underway. This potential move comes as Everton seeks to bolster their attacking options during a challenging season.
Profile of Youssef En-Nesyri
- Age: 28
- Former Clubs: Sevilla and Fenerbahçe
- Goals Scored: 73 goals in 196 appearances for Sevilla, 38 goals in 77 appearances for Fenerbahçe
- Current Season Statistics: 7 goals in 15 Turkish Super Lig matches
- International Experience: 91 appearances, 25 goals for Morocco
- Notable Achievement: Scored the winning goal against Portugal in the 2022 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, marking the first time an Arab and African team reached the last four
Everton’s Struggles and Players’ Performance
Everton has faced difficulties this season concerning scoring. Both Thierno Barry and Beto have managed only three goals each so far. Barry, signed from Villarreal for £27.7 million, has shown some recent form, netting two goals in his last three league outings. Conversely, Beto’s contributions have diminished, leading to his frequent appearances as a substitute after finishing the previous season with eight goals.
As Everton continues to seek improvements, their search for a prolific striker like En-Nesyri becomes more crucial. The current season’s lack of goals underlines the need for fresh talent capable of converting chances into goals.
Future Prospects
With En-Nesyri potentially joining Everton, the club aims to enhance its attacking strategy as they navigate this challenging phase. The search for a striker coincides with the team’s broader goal of strengthening its squad in a bid to rise in the Premier League standings.
