Years of Spending, Few Goals to Show
Everton have spent nearly £160 million on 17 strikers over the past decade, yet the club still lacks a reliable goal scorer. Since Romelu Lukaku’s departure in 2017, Everton’s attack has struggled, producing one of the lowest goal tallies among Premier League mainstays. Despite consistent investment, each new signing has failed to deliver the consistency needed to solve the long-standing problem up front.
A New Generation, Same Old Struggles
The club’s most recent addition, Thierno Barry, joined from Villarreal for around £27 million but is yet to score in the league. Other forwards, including Beto and Youssef Chermiti, have also fallen short of expectations. Manager David Moyes continues to stress the importance of finding the right balance between affordability and quality, but Everton’s search for a lasting solution shows no sign of ending soon.
Financial Limits and Recruitment Challenges
Everton’s pursuit of a dependable striker has been hampered by financial constraints and inconsistent recruitment strategies. Proven goal scorers command high fees, while the club’s shifting management and direction have added to the difficulty. As pressure mounts, fans and analysts alike question how long the club can continue spending heavily without finding the forward capable of transforming their attack.
