With the January Transfer Window opening on Thursday, a raft of new players have been added to the list Everton have been linked with up to and during this week:
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Attackers & Forwards
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Jack Grealish (Forward, Manchester City) Reports suggest The Friedkin Group is already in talks to make his loan move permanent this month.
- Conor Gallagher: (Forward, Atletico Madrid) Linked with a return to the Premier League, Moyes is a known admirer of his work rate, which might fit the “dogs of war” mentality he’s trying to recreate.
- Artem Dovbyk (Striker, AS Roma): While he’s a key man in Rome, rumours of a TFG sister-club loan persist if Everton can’t land Toney.
- Brennan Johnson: (Striker, Tottenham Hotspur): Rumours have intensified that Everton are in a four-club race (including Crystal Palace) for the £35M Tottenham winger.
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Tyrique George (Forward/Winger, Chelsea) – Frustrated with minutes; Everton and Fulham are the main contenders for a January move.
- Richarlison (Forward, Tottenham) – Sentiment is high for a “Bring Him Home” deal, with Spurs reportedly open to offers.
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Gabriel Jesus (Forward, Arsenal) – High-profile link to solve the goal-scoring burden on Thierno Barry, though Arsenal are hesitant to sell.
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Ivan Toney (Forward, Al-Ahli) – Wants a Premier League return to catch Thomas Tuchel’s eye for the World Cup; high wages are the main obstacle.
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Daizen Maeda (Forward, Celtic) – Reportedly keen to leave Glasgow; viewed as a high-energy “Moyes type” player.
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Joshua Zirkzee (Forward, Man Utd) – Linked as a potential loan option to rediscover his Serie A form away from the pressure of Old Trafford.
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Troy Parrott (Forward, AZ Alkmaar) – Scouts have reportedly watched him in the Netherlands after his prolific run of form.
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Franculino Djú (Forward, Midtjylland) – A younger “project” link being monitored by several mid-table PL clubs.
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Eliezer Mayenda (Forward, Sunderland) – Another scouting link; seen as a long-term prospect for the frontline.
Midfielders
- Josh Mulligan (Midfielder, Hibernian): A classic ToffeeWeb “sleeper” hit. Fans are drawing comparisons to John McGinn and urging the club to take a £3m punt on the physical Scottish .
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Kobbie Mainoo (Midfielder, Man Utd) – The “headline” rumour; Everton want a loan to cover AFCON absences (Ndiaye/Gueye), but face massive competition from Napoli.
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Midfielder, Free Agent) – Linked as emergency depth for the engine room if Merlin Röhl’s injury persists.
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Myles Lewis-Skelly (Midfielder/left-back, Arsenal) – Thomas Tuchel has reportedly suggested he needs a loan; Everton, Fulham, and West Ham are all hovering.
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Harvey Elliott (Attacking Midfielder, Liverpool) – A “wildcard” suggestion from pundits. While he’s been told to follow the “Dewsbury-Hall blueprint” of moving for minutes, a cross-city move remains highly unlikely.
Defenders
- Jayden Bogle (Right-Back, Leeds United): Bogle has emerged as a serious target to provide a specialized solution on the right flank.
- Juanlu Sánchez (Right-Back, Sevilla) – Frequently linked as the long-term successor to Seamus Coleman; Friedkin connections in Europe could help.
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Omar El Hilali (Right-Back, Espanyol) – Reports suggest a £26M release clause exists, which Moyes is considering triggering.
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Vitinho (Full-Back, Botafogo) – Another name doing the rounds as Moyes searches for “pace in abundance” on the flanks.
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Nils Zätterström (Centre-Back, Malmö/Sheff Utd) – Mentioned as a potential left-footed defensive cover.
Possible Outgoings & Loan Recalls
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Harrison Armstrong: He was on loan at Preston, but Moyes has now recalled the teenager to provide immediate cover in midfield.
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Iliman Ndiaye: Despite being a fan favourite, Chelsea and Liverpool have both been linked with £40M+ moves, with Reece James reportedly “scouting” him post-match.
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Jarrad Branthwaite: The £70M valuation remains; Man Utd and Spurs are still hovering, though Everton are desperate to keep him until the summer, with his current injury still unresolved.
- Tyler Dibling: The £40M price tag supposedly weighing down the young starlet could again cite homesickness for a possible (loan?) move back to Southampton and some much-needed game time?
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