Everton could turn to experienced striker Mauro Icardi after being left short of options in attack following the closure of the summer transfer window. David Moyes currently has Thierno Barry as the only senior central striker in his first-team squad after Beto completed a move to Fiorentina. Everton also failed to secure Folarin Balogun before the deadline, leaving the club with a significant gap in the forward department as the new season gets underway.

Barry has made an encouraging start, scoring in the opening Premier League fixture before producing a hat-trick in the Carabao Cup. However, relying solely on the young forward throughout a long and demanding campaign would carry considerable risks. That situation has reportedly led to Icardi being presented as a potential solution. The 33-year-old is currently a free agent after leaving Turkish football and could provide Everton with valuable experience and an established scoring record.

Icardi enjoyed a productive four-year spell with Galatasaray, scoring 71 goals and providing 20 assists in 122 appearances across all competitions. His most prolific campaign came in 2023/24, when he registered 28 goals and 10 assists in 42 matches. Despite his impressive numbers, Everton would also need to assess the wider factors surrounding the Argentine striker, particularly the attention frequently generated by matters away from football and his reputation in the media.

The possibility of a move remains open because Premier League clubs can register eligible free agents after the summer transfer window has closed, provided they meet the relevant regulations. Everton have registered only 19 senior players from a maximum squad of 25, leaving room for additional recruitment. The situation also has an unusual connection to Beto, as Fiorentina had previously considered Icardi before ultimately choosing the former Everton striker. With the departure of Beto creating an unexpected shortage, Icardi has now emerged as a potential option to strengthen Moyes’ attack.