Everton could strengthen their push for European football with four key signings in the January transfer window, despite ongoing uncertainty over the club's ownership.
The Toffees have made a promising start to the Premier League season, sitting sixth in the table with 16 points from their opening 10 games. David Moyes' side are on their first two-match winning streak of the campaign after victories over Newcastle and Coventry City.
Ownership Uncertainty and On-Pitch Success
The club's owners, The Friedkin Group, have put Everton up for sale for £800 million only 22 months after completing their takeover of Farhad Moshiri's 99.5% controlling stake. Despite this, the team have exceeded expectations on the pitch.
After consecutive defeats to Chelsea and Arsenal, Moyes' side responded with wins before the international break. However, there are gaps in the squad that the manager may look to address if new owners make transfer funds available.
Striker Target: Nicolo Tresoldi
Everton's striker options were left thin after selling Beto and seeing a deadline-day move for Monaco forward Folarin Balogun collapse. Thierno Barry has carried the goalscoring burden with six goals in 10 games, but needs support.
Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi has been identified as a potential target. The 22-year-old German has scored nine goals in 12 games for the Belgian side this season and was reportedly watched by Everton scouts during Brugge's Champions League win over Lille in October.
Right-back and Left-back Reinforcements
Right-back has been a problem position for Moyes, who tried to address it in the summer. Celtic's Alistair Johnston, a former target, has played 125 times for the Scottish champions and is valued at £15 million. The 27-year-old Canada international's overlapping runs could provide the width Everton need.
At left-back, Vitaliy Mykolenko is the club's only first-team option after Adam Aznou left on loan to Malaga. Manchester City's Rayan Ait-Nouri has been suggested as a potential solution, though Everton have not registered interest in the Algeria international. The 25-year-old is valued at £30 million, but his experience in England and desire for playing time could be deciding factors.
