Everton Told To Pay £30-35 Million For This Striker: Why The Toffees Should Not Pay The Amount? | OneFootball

Everton’s struggles in attack have been clear for months. Their search for a reliable striker continues to intensify. The club recognise that their attacking options lack the cutting edge to compete consistently. Now, a new name has emerged as a possible solution. According to Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur, Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has drawn strong interest from both Everton and AC Milan, though the price tag could complicate matters.

Reports suggest that Arsenal are ready to move on from the Brazilian, who has struggled for consistent game time under Mikel Arteta. His future in north London looks uncertain. A move away seems likely, with a transfer fee of £30-35 million suggested. AC Milan reportedly view that valuation as excessive, but Everton’s urgent need for attacking reinforcement may force them to weigh the gamble.

The Toffees are desperate for firepower, and Jesus, with his Premier League pedigree, stands out as an attractive option. Arsenal’s willingness to sell adds more interest to this chase. Everton must now decide whether decisive action in January will prove vital, especially after Football Insider revealed Keith Wyness urged swift action for a striker.

Why Gabriel Jesus might be a risk for Everton?

LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 12: Gabriel Jesus of Arsenal reacts during the Emirates FA Cup Third Round match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium on January 12, 2025 in London, England. Arsenal are playing in a special all-white kit for today’s FA Cup third-round tie as part of their ‘No More Red’ initiative which was launched in collaboration with Adidas in 2022 to keep young people safe from knife crime. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Everton’s current options highlight the urgency. Beto has scored just once in the league this season, Thierno Barry remains raw and yet to register a goal, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s persistent injuries continue to frustrate the club. Last season’s struggles were clear as Everton finished 18th in the league for goals from open play, despite creative sparks from Jack Grealish and Iliman Ndiaye. The lack of a consistent scorer leaves David Moyes with limited solutions. That makes a proven forward almost essential.

On paper, Gabriel Jesus looks like a potential solution. His pace, work rate, and technical quality have long been admired, and he could relish a chance to play regularly, especially with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon. Yet his record in recent seasons tells a less convincing story. Across the 2023–24 and 2024–25 Premier League campaigns, he managed just seven goals in 44 games. Injuries, including a serious ACL problem, have disrupted his rhythm, and his modest goal tally raises doubts about whether he can be the prolific figure Everton need.

The deal also carries financial risk. A £30-35 million fee for a player with such concerns is substantial, particularly given Everton’s past mistakes in the market and Financial Fair Play pressure. With Arsenal keen to sell and Milan hesitant, the question remains whether Everton should pay that price. While Jesus could solve a pressing problem, he could equally become another expensive gamble, especially when the club already faces issues elsewhere, such as the right-back position, where we reported earlier that