Everton could make move for attacking star

Everton could make move for attacking star Everton weigh Mauro Icardi move as Moyes considers striker options Everton’s search for another striker has reached the point where availability and suitability must be weighed with equal care. Mauro Icardi is the latest name linked with a possible solution, although the distance between being considered and being signed remains substantial. For David Moyes, the appeal of an additional centre-forward is straightforward. Another option would offer cover, competition and greater freedom to change a match from the bench. Whether Icardi represents the right answer is a separate question, and one that cannot be settled by reputation alone. Photo: IMAGO Everton could open Icardi talks in coming days According to Read Everton’s report , journalist Christian Vaquero stated on Tuesday that Icardi remains a free agent and Everton “could initiate contacts in the coming days”. That wording matters. Vaquero also reported that no conversations had yet taken place between the Argentine forward and the club. There is, therefore, no basis in that update for describing a transfer as advanced or an agreement as imminent. The 33-year-old has reportedly been offered to Everton and subsequently emerged as a player under consideration. Those developments suggest a potential avenue for recruitment, but they do not establish how highly he ranks among the options available to Moyes. Any initial approach would be a chance to establish whether there is enough common ground to proceed. Until then, this remains a transfer possibility rather than a negotiation with a clear destination. Moyes needs depth alongside Thierno Barry Read Everton identifies Thierno Barry as Moyes’ only recognised senior number nine. That leaves the manager with limited room to rotate in a position where fatigue, form and injury can quickly change the outlook. Adding another striker would have value beyond simply increasing the headcount. It could allow Moyes to manage Barry’s workload, introduce a different attacking option during difficult matches and avoid placing every demand on one centre-forward. There is also a distinction between providing cover and creating meaningful competition. Everton would ideally want a signing capable of making a credible case for selection, rather than someone whose presence merely fills a gap. Icardi’s experience with Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain makes his name an intriguing one. Even so, the relevant assessment would concern what he could contribute now, within the demands of Everton’s team. Icardi decision must go beyond reputation A free transfer still requires a substantial footballing judgement. Without a transfer fee, the focus shifts towards wages, contract length, readiness and the role a player expects to occupy. For Everton, those considerations would need to fit together. A deal that appears attractive on paper could offer limited benefit if the player requires considerable time before he can contribute. Equally, an experienced forward who accepts a clearly defined role could give Moyes useful flexibility. These are questions any approach would need to explore, rather than details established by the current reporting. No proposed salary, contract duration or arrival date features in the supplied account. The next meaningful development would be confirmation that contact has actually begun. That would move the story beyond an available player being linked with a club seeking reinforcement. For now, Everton have a reported option to assess and Moyes has an obvious need for attacking depth. Icardi may yet become part of that calculation, but the evidence currently supports cautious interest in what happens next, rather than expectation of a signing.