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Everton Facing Scrutiny Over Thierno Barry Transfer Delay as European Club Circles for Beto

Everton’s summer transfer window appears set to spark into life with the long-anticipated arrival of Thierno Barry. Yet while Barry’s £27 million switch edges closer, the club’s slow pace is raising questions internally and externally — and may have knock-on effects elsewhere in the squad.

The Friedkin Group, who took over the club earlier this year, are understood to be moving cautiously as they balance financial prudence with the urgent need to strengthen Moyes’ options up front. Barry, the highly rated French forward, has been on the radar for months. Multiple sources suggest the deal is effectively done, but an official announcement has yet to materialise.

For some supporters, patience is wearing thin. “The only concrete deal that looks like happening so far this summer is Barry’s, with The Friedkin Group moving at a slow pace,” one source close to the negotiations said. That slowness, they argue, leaves Everton exposed to rival clubs hoping to capitalise on any sign of indecision.

One example is the renewed European interest in Beto. The Portuguese striker endured a mixed first season on Merseyside after his £25 million move from Udinese last summer. Though he showed flashes of physicality and aerial threat, his output did little to silence doubts about whether he can consistently deliver in the Premier League.

With Barry expected to command a starting berth if and when the deal is finalised, Beto’s role could diminish further — and clubs across Europe know it. A well-placed source confirmed an enquiry for the striker has already been knocked back. Everton’s hierarchy, at least for now, seem reluctant to sanction an exit while Dyche’s attacking options remain thin.

But is that the right call? Some would argue the club’s cautious approach to outgoings makes sense given recent financial restrictions. Others might say this is precisely the kind of hesitation that has dogged Everton for years: a tendency to sit on big squad decisions while rivals move decisively.

There’s another angle worth considering too. Even with Barry on board, Everton’s depth up front is far from robust. Dominic Calvert-Lewin remains injury-prone and the burden on Barry to hit the ground running would be huge. If Beto is sold, reinvestment would be essential — but there’s little sign so far that The Friedkin Group are prepared to green-light significant new spending beyond Barry’s fee.

This transfer saga also exposes a wider tension. After several mismanaged windows and a chaotic few years off the pitch, the new owners are keen to avoid the reckless scattergun approach that landed Everton in hot water with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules. At the same time, the fanbase — and the manager — know the current squad needs urgent upgrades to avoid another relegation scrap.

Ultimately, Barry’s signing looks inevitable. But if Everton continue to drag their feet, they risk losing out on valuable opportunities elsewhere. European clubs will be watching Beto’s situation closely, ready to pounce if Everton’s caution turns to inaction.

In this window, The Friedkin Group can’t afford to waste days. The coming weeks will reveal whether they have learned the lessons of the past — or whether this summer will be remembered for what could have been.