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Everton keen to sign £12m striker along with Richarlison, he just became France’s hero at Euro U21 Championships

Mehdi Gokal

Sun 15 June 2025 14:45, UK Updated Sun 15 June 2025 15:03, UK

TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Everton are looking to bolster their attack this summer, with two forwards identified as key targets, including Tottenham’s Richarlison.

Everton continued to struggle under Sean Dyche, flirting with relegation once again, which led the club to part ways with him mid-season. He was replaced by David Moyes, who returned to Goodison Park after 11 years.

He successfully guided the team to a 13th-place finish and now plans to build on that momentum and push Everton towards a top-half finish.

With Moyes preparing for his first full season back in charge, the club is expected to be active in the market.

While Everton have been linked with Richarlison, TBR Football can reveal that they are also eyeing another striker.

Everton keen on signing Thierno Barry alongside Tottenham’s Richarlison

TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey can confirm that Everton are leading the chase for Thierno Barry.

Everton have already spoken with the player’s representatives, who are in talks with potential suitors regarding a potential move.

Everton have done a lot of work on Barry and think he is a good fit, however, they are not alone in wanting the Villarreal striker.

It was previously revealed by TBR Football that Newcastle have watched Barry and like him, and they still remain keen.

TBR Football can further confirm that Brentford, Crystal Palace, Leeds, West Ham and Wolves have watched him in recent months.

Barry joined Villarreal last summer from FC Basel for around £12million. The 22-year-old has since quickly impressed with the Yellow Submarines, grabbing the attention of a host of clubs in his first season in Spain, including Everton.

TBR Football understands that Everton would ideally like two new strikers for David Moyes next season and retain some hope of landing club legend Richarlison from Tottenham – although his future is now determined by new Spurs boss Thomas Frank.

Thierno Barry emerges hero for France U21 vs Georgia during UEFA Euro U21

Barry was in action for France U21 on Saturday night and impressed with his performance, scoring the winning goal for his side after coming on from the bench.

The match was level 2-2 with the game deep into stoppage time. In the 13th minute of stoppage time, a cross is flicked ahead by Lukeba and headed in courageously by Barry into the back of the net.

The goal was his first for his country, as he continued to showcase his goalscoring ability at the back of an impressive season.

He finished the season with 19 goals and four assists in 41 games across all competitions, marking an impressive debut season in the La Liga.

Before joining Villarreal, he played for Basel where he scored 20 goals and assisted five in 41 games across all competitions.