Everton now target Artem Dovbyk transfer as Premier League priority made clear

Everton would now aim to recruit a Serie A striker who prioritizes a transfer to the Premier League in 2026.

Moyes will be ‘delighted’ to have the ‘right players’ in January

It’s a big month for the Toffees. David MoyesThe team have already laid the foundations in the first half of the season, showing great promise, but desperately need that bit of extra quality to take the next step. The January transfer window can provide that if The Friedkin Group spends correctly.

Having a say in the winter window, Moyes told reporters he would only look for ‘good players’ – adage: “I’ve always said I don’t think we’ll do much business in January. If we find players, we’ll be happy to do it. The CEO will be too and the owners will be happy too.

“It’s more about trying to have a plan. The owners want us to have a plan and prepare in a certain way. I don’t think there will be a lot of quick fixes. That’s the way things are going.”

The veteran coach also spoke out on whether he needed a new striker, telling reporters: “Maybe I’d like to bring other things too if I could. We don’t want to get everyone’s hopes up. There’s a lot of speculation. I kind of laugh about it.”

Whether Moyes simply has a good poker face remains to be seen, but the rumors are indeed growing. Everton have previously been linked with players like EvanFerguson and are now reportedly interested in a Serie A star.

According to reports in Spain, Everton now aim to sign Artem Dovbyk from AS Roma during the January transfer window.

Everton target Artem Dovbyk transfer

The Roma striker has struggled since his arrival and has looked destined for an exit for some time. Now he is reportedly prioritizing a Premier League move amid interest from Sunderland, Everton and West Ham United.

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That said, it won’t be exactly cheap. As things stand, Dovbyk would earn approximately £94,000 per week in Italy, which would do it instantly Everton’s sixth highest paid player player above Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall. Whether a player who has only scored twice all season is worth that salary is the question Everton must ask themselves.

The last thing the Toffees need is another struggling striker and the stats suggest Dovbyk would give Moyes exactly that in the January transfer window.

The veteran boss reiterated that he is looking for the right players next month rather than trying to force reinforcements. In that case, they might look elsewhere rather than Dovbyk when the winter window opens.