“Imagine him and Thierno Barry” – Everton Set to Make Ambitious Bid for Another Top Player After Sealing First Signing of the Summer

Everton’s Ambitious Rebuild Under Moyes Continues as Contact Made for £11m Striker Ekitike After Barry Pursuit

Everton’s new era under The Friedkin Group and returning manager David Moyes is beginning to take real shape, with the club accelerating efforts to reinforce a squad in need of fresh impetus. After several first-team departures at the end of their contracts, the Toffees are moving decisively in the transfer market — and their latest move centres around a new attacking addition.

Fresh contact has now been made over a deal to sign Hugo Ekitike, the Paris Saint-Germain striker valued at around £11 million. The 22-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt, is viewed by Moyes as a dynamic option to add energy and presence up top, with Everton eager to bolster their forward line following a lack of consistent firepower in recent campaigns.

The pursuit of Ekitike comes hot on the heels of Everton’s ongoing efforts to land Villarreal’s highly-rated forward Thierno Barry, who has a €40 million release clause. Talks over Barry remain live, but Ekitike’s arrival is seen as a more attainable deal in the short term — and one that could be completed swiftly should terms be agreed.

With the club keen to avoid the transfer hesitancy of past windows, Moyes is being backed to reshape the team quickly and decisively. A dual-pronged approach to signing both Barry and Ekitike would mark a significant statement of intent and provide the manager with vital attacking options as he begins his second spell in charge at Goodison Park.

Another bold name linked with the club is Jack Grealish, with reports suggesting Everton have registered interest in the Manchester City midfielder. Grealish endured a frustrating, injury-hit season under Pep Guardiola and could now be open to a move in search of regular football — and a chance to rediscover the form that once made him one of the Premier League’s most dangerous creators.

Sources close to the situation have indicated that Grealish would consider a move if City opt to cash in, and Everton — now under the financial stewardship of The Friedkin Group — are believed to be seriously exploring the viability of such a marquee signing.

The Friedkins, who also own AS Roma, officially took charge of the club earlier this year and are intent on restoring Everton’s competitive edge. With Moyes back at the helm and a clear recruitment plan in motion, the signs point toward a far more strategic and ambitious approach than in previous summers.

Speaking about the club’s transition, Moyes said recently:
“The backing is there, and so is the vision. This club has massive potential. We’ve got work to do, but with the right additions, we can build something strong — something sustainable. The Friedkins get that, and that’s crucial.”

As the window gains momentum, fans will be keeping a close eye on developments. Whether it’s Ekitike, Barry or even Grealish, the message is clear: Everton are acting with intent. The days of drifting and short-termism are over — Moyes and the Friedkin regime mean business.