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Everton Monitor January Forward Options

Everton’s search for greater cutting edge has turned attention towards Turkey, with The Athletic reporting interest in Youssef En-Nesyri of Fenerbahce. Sources briefed on the situation stress that the interest is not advanced, with no formal bid lodged, yet the logic behind the enquiry is clear. Goals have been scarce, and patience is thinning.

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The Athletic noted in December that Everton would revisit their striking options should problems in front of goal persist. Those problems remain. Everton have relied heavily on effort and structure, but their forwards have not delivered consistently. Beto’s return of two goals from 21 Premier League appearances underlines the issue, even allowing for his late surge last season.

Numbers Driving January Thinking

En-Nesyri arrives on any shortlist with pedigree. Seven goals in 15 Super Lig matches this season point to a striker comfortable carrying responsibility. Since joining Fenerbahce from Sevilla in 2024, he has scored 38 times in 77 games across competitions, a ratio that commands attention. Internationally, he has 25 goals in 90 appearances for Morocco, and is currently on duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Everton’s recent recruitment has been significant. Thierno Barry arrived from Villarreal for an initial €32 million and has begun to find form, scoring twice in his last three league games. Yet the departure of Dominic Calvert-Lewin last summer left a void that has not fully been filled.

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January Window Context

There is competition. Nottingham Forest previously shortlisted En-Nesyri before turning focus elsewhere, and Everton’s interest is described as exploratory rather than decisive. Still, January often rewards clarity. If Everton act, it will be because they believe experience and physical presence can stabilise a fragile attack.

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Everton have been here before, searching for goals when margins tighten and patience wears thin. Reassuring because En-Nesyri represents a profile Everton fans recognise and value, a striker proven in Europe, comfortable with pressure, and capable of leading a line rather than drifting through games.

Supporters will note that this is not a panic headline. The fact that interest is described as not advanced suggests due diligence rather than desperation. Many fans would welcome that. The squad already has numbers up front, but not certainty. Barry’s recent goals offer hope, yet history has taught Evertonians that one run does not solve a season.

There will also be realism. En-Nesyri is 28, likely to command a fee and wages that reflect his experience. Some will question whether January resources should be spent elsewhere. Others will argue that survival and stability demand goals now, not promises for later.

Ultimately, Everton fans crave balance. If the club move for En-Nesyri, it would be seen as an attempt to add authority and reliability to a frontline that too often flatters to deceive. In a season defined by fine margins, that could matter more than any long term projection.