Everton are considering a shock move to sign Jamie Vardy after selling Beto on deadline day left them short in attack. The club failed to add another striker before the transfer window closed, with a move for Folarin Balogun collapsing and a loan bid for Joshua Zirkzee rejected by Manchester United. thesun.co.uk first reported the story.
What leaves Everton short up front?
David Moyes is scrambling for a new striker after Everton sold Beto and saw Iliman Ndiaye join Manchester City on deadline day. The manager is now left with Thierro Barry as his only available senior striker, having just 18 outfield players in the squad. Brennan Johnson arrived from Crystal Palace in a swap deal involving Dwight McNeil but is not seen as an ideal long-term solution at centre-forward.
Why Jamie Vardy could be the answer
The veteran striker became a free agent after leaving Cremonese at the end of last season. Vardy, 39, made 26 England appearances between 2015 and 2018, scoring seven goals, and won the Premier League with Leicester in 2015-16. He also claimed the Golden Boot in 2020 and scored 200 goals in 500 appearances for the Foxes, having been the first £1million player signed from non-league when Leicester bought him from Fleetwood in 2012.
How Everton’s transfer window unfolded
Everton did manage to sign Jack Grealish on deadline day but lost Ndiaye to Manchester City. A late move for Folarin Balogun fell through, and the club’s desperate attempt to secure Joshua Zirkzee on loan was turned down by United. Moyes confirmed he is scrambling for a new striker, with Vardy now emerging as a potential option despite interest from Wrexham, which he rejected despite their Hollywood ownership.
Where Everton stand now
Everton sit seventh in the Premier League with four points from two games, one win, one draw and no losses, giving them a goal difference of +2 after scoring three and conceding one. They are two points behind leaders Manchester City ahead of their next fixture against Manchester United at home on 2026-09-06.
Everton have been linked with a move for Jamie Vardy as they look to bolster their attacking options before hosting Manchester United at Goodison Park on 2026-09-06.
