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The older generation of the Everton<\/a> faithful have been used to countless trophies during their years following the football club – something which the younger generation will have no experience of.<\/p>\n

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David Moyes<\/a>\u2019 side have been waiting 32 long years for a piece of silverware and the Scotsman will no doubt be hoping he can end such a drought in the near future.<\/p>\n

However, if he is to do so, he will need continued backing from the hierarchy to help him in his quest for trophies in the immediate and long-term future.<\/p>\n

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\n Why Barry has been worth the money for Everton<\/strong>
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During their summer transfer window of 2025, Everton forked out a reported \u00a327m for the signature of striker Thierno Barry<\/a> in an attempt to bolster the club\u2019s attacking department.<\/p>\n

The Frenchman has since assumed the role as the Toffees\u2019 starting number nine, and has featured 48 times across all competitions since his subsequent transfer.<\/p>\n

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During such a period, the 23-year-old has netted 13 times – with five of his efforts for the club coming during the opening stages of the 2026\/27 campaign.<\/p>\n

As a result, he\u2019s averaged a goal every 3.6 games he\u2019s appeared in since his transfer last summer – a record which is certainly respectable in England\u2019s top division.<\/p>\n

Given the current state of the transfer market and the extortionate prices being touted, the deal to sign Barry last summer could now be seen as a superb piece of business from the hierarchy.<\/p>\n

However, Moyes and the rest of the supporters will be hoping that the former Villarreal man can maintain or even better his goalscoring feats in the months ahead.<\/p>\n

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\n Why Everton need another striker to support Barry<\/strong>
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There\u2019s no denying Barry\u2019s record for Everton has been somewhat impressive, but he certainly needs another centre-forward in the senior ranks to help maintain his respectable form.<\/p>\n

Last season, he was able to share the responsibility of leading the line with fellow attacker Beto, with the latter mainly being utilised as a substitute during the closing stages.<\/p>\n

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However, after his subsequent departure to join Fiorentina during the closing stages of the summer window, the Toffees have now been left short in such a department.<\/p>\n

As a result, the Frenchman now remains the only senior option available to Moyes at the top end of the pitch which could lead to a somewhat precarious situation.<\/p>\n

One injury or freak red card could see the Toffees operate without a natural centre-forward – which no doubt would have an effect on the club\u2019s ambitions of securing silverware.<\/p>\n

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Everton’s top PL scorers (2025\/26)<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n

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Rank<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Player<\/p>\n<\/th>\n

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Goals<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

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1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Beto<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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9<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Thierno Barry<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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8<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Iliman Ndiaye<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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James Garner<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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5<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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James Tarkowski<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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7<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jake O\u2019Brien<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n

However, with the transfer window shut until January, any additions will have to be free transfers, unless the hierarchy wait it out for a fresh move for a target in the winter market.<\/p>\n

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\n How Everton can land a star better than Barry<\/strong>
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Over recent weeks, Everton have been hugely linked with a surprise free transfer<\/a> to sign experienced talisman Mauro Icardi<\/a> after his release from Turkish side Galatasaray.<\/p>\n

The former Argentine international left the club back at the end of June, but he\u2019s looking for his next opportunity before his professional career comes to a close.<\/p>\n

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At 33, many Toffees supporters may be concerned about his age, but his record of 14 goals from 31 league games demonstrates his ability to still find the back of the net.<\/p>\n

However, he\u2019s not the only player currently in their sights, with Palmeiras centre-forward Jose Lopez another player who continues to be linked with a move to Merseyside.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been reported by Football Insider that Everton have been closely watching the Argentine in recent months<\/a> after constantly impressing in Brazil\u2019s top division.<\/p>\n