Everton are considering a move for striker Mauro Icardi after the 31-year-old was offered to the club as a free agent, according to reports in Argentina. Manager David Moyes has confirmed the club is actively assessing the market for unattached players following a frustrating end to the summer transfer window, which left the Merseysiders with only one recognised senior striker.
Everton's striker shortage and free agent search
The urgency on Merseyside follows a chaotic deadline day. Everton completed the sale of Beto to Fiorentina but saw a late £40 million move for Monaco striker Folarin Balogun collapse. Speaking to ESPN, Moyes confirmed that Balogun failed a medical, leaving 21-year-old summer signing Thierno Barry as the squad's only natural number nine. "We're looking at the free agents' market," Moyes admitted. "The disappointment would be that I want to keep pushing on." Premier League rules allow clubs to register free agents outside the transfer window provided they were out of contract before the deadline and have space in their 25-man squad. Everton currently have plenty of room, with just 19 senior players registered.
Icardi's prolific form and potential hurdles
According to Argentine journalist Germán García Grova, Icardi's representatives have floated his name to Goodison Park officials. The former Inter Milan forward has been highly productive during his time in Turkey with Galatasaray, scoring 71 goals and providing 20 assists in 122 appearances. That run included an impressive 2023/24 campaign where he registered 28 goals in 42 matches. However, any potential move for the forward carries known risks, with his career frequently punctuated by high-profile off-pitch controversies and personal distractions. At present, there is no official confirmation of formal negotiations or a contract offer from Everton, who continue to weigh up their options before making a concrete approach.
