Everton are weighing up their striker options ahead of a possible move in the January transfer window, with insiders admitting it could be some time before summer signing Thierno Barry fulfils his potential.

The Toffees have made a fine start to the season after a huge overhaul of their squad but frontline strikers Beto and Barry have a single goal between them in seven games.

Barry in particular looks extremely raw despite Everton forking out £27m to sign him from Villareal in the close season.

He is yet to register a goal involvement this term and while there was always an acknowledgement that they were signing one for the future, Barry lasted just 45 minutes in the victory over Crystal Palace before making way for Beto. Everton’s improvement after the break was marked.

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