Everton Eyeing This £21m Striker Who Has 17 Goals In 17 Appearances: Should Moyes Risk The Fee?

Everton Eyeing This £21m Striker Who Has 17 Goals In 17 Appearances: Should Moyes Risk The Fee? Everton’s shortage of goals is increasing the pressure on David Moyes to strengthen his attack before the winter transfer window. Everton’s attack has offered little margin for error, leaving David Moyes with a recruitment concern as January approaches. After eight Premier League matches, the Toffees have scored eight goals and conceded nine, collecting 10 points from two wins, four draws and two defeats. Thierno Barry leads their league scoring with three goals, highlighting how heavily Everton rely on their leading centre-forward for goals. The summer departures of Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City for £60 million and Beto for £15 million reduced the options up front. Barry has shouldered most of the central-striker workload, with academy prospect Braiden Graham offering limited senior experience. Brennan Johnson can cover several attacking positions, but Everton still lack a proven alternative at number nine. That shortage has increased Everton’s search for another centre-forward, with Dinamo Zagreb now emerging as a possible source. Sport Witness , citing Croatian newspaper Večernji List, reports that Everton could test the club’s resolve in January over 24-year-old striker Dion Drena Beljo. Newcastle United are reportedly interested too, giving Moyes competition for his signature. Beljo has scored 17 goals and provided eight assists in 17 appearances. Dinamo rejected two summer bids worth around £17 million each, while reports place their valuation near £21 million. His contract runs until 2030, giving the Croatian club little reason to accept a cut-price offer. The left-footed striker can contest aerial balls, hold up possession and bring wide attackers into play. Should Everton take the financial risk on Beljo? AUGSBURG, GERMANY – APRIL 21: Hiroki Ito of VfB Stuttgart battles with Dion Drena Beljo during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and VfB Stuttgart at WWK-Arena on April 21, 2023 in Augsburg, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images) Beljo’s scoring record makes the interest understandable, and his physical profile could give Moyes another route to goal. A second centre-forward would ease Barry’s workload while offering Everton a different attacking option when opponents restrict their space in the final third. Yet £21 million represents a serious commitment while The Friedkin Group’s sale plans cloud Everton’s spending outlook. Roof, Beljo’s agency, also represents Barry and Tyler Dibling, potentially giving Everton an existing connection during negotiations. However, that relationship should help discussions rather than dictate recruitment. Everton must assess wages, adaptation to English football and the full cost before bidding. If Dinamo demand a premium, Moyes should negotiate firmly rather than let the urgent need for striker depth override financial discipline.