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Everton sound out Sunderland striker as search widens

Everton’s January planning continues to feel cautious rather than decisive. As reported by the Mirror, the club have made an initial check on the availability of Wilson Isidor, currently with Sunderland, as they assess options to bolster their forward line.

Isidor’s profile is an interesting one. Despite scoring four Premier League goals this season, he has started only half of Sunderland’s 22 league matches, a statistic that raises as many questions as it answers. For Everton, the appeal appears to be depth rather than a guaranteed solution, with the Toffees keen to add competition for Thierno Barry and Beto, the latter attracting interest from Italy.

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Valuation and hesitation

Everton’s enquiry is understood to be informal, aimed at establishing Sunderland’s valuation, believed to be around £25million. There has been no club to club contact at this stage, reflecting a familiar pattern of exploration without escalation. David Moyes is thought to admire the player, but admiration alone does not bridge financial reality.

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That restraint has already been evident elsewhere. Everton’s attempt to land Youssef En-Nesyri from Fenerbahce, via a loan with a £17.4m option, failed to progress. Moyes has long tracked the striker, previously at West Ham, but Juventus and Napoli now lead that race.

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For now, Everton watch, wait, and weigh risk against need.

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An informal enquiry, no contact, and a £25million valuation immediately sounds like another name added to a long list rather than a deal close to reality. Fans have heard this tune before, interest without intent, caution dressed up as diligence.

Isidor’s numbers hardly scream inevitability. Four goals and limited starts at Sunderland do not obviously translate into the answer to Everton’s scoring problems. Supporters will wonder whether this is genuine ambition or simply market monitoring designed to show activity.

There is also fatigue around familiar patterns. Failed pursuits, like En-Nesyri, reinforce the sense that Everton often arrive late, underfunded, or outgunned. Moyes’ admiration is noted, but Evertonians want outcomes, not preferences.

The fear is that January drifts by with Everton still relying on the same options, while rivals act. Until enquiries turn into bids, scepticism will remain the default emotion around Everton.