Everton prod Sunderland over £25m Isidor as Barry blossoms and Beto’s future hangs in the balance

Everton have nudged the door at Sunderland to check on Wilson Isidor’s availability, with journalist Ryan Taylor reporting that David Moyes is among those who rate the Frenchman. An enquiry has gone in and a ballpark £25m valuation is doing the rounds, though there’s been no club-to-club negotiation just yet. It’s the classic January toe‑dip — interest shown, messages exchanged, and plenty of wriggle room to play with.

The striker picture at Goodison

Thierno Barry has finally found his rhythm — three goals in his last four will do that — and he looks more at ease with every outing. Beto, by contrast, has blown hot and cold since arriving, which is why the Toffees are keeping their options open. With Youssef Chermiti moved on in the summer, Everton went into this campaign light down the middle, so it’s no shock to see the recruitment radar whirring again.

Isidor interest and the numbers

Taylor’s line is straightforward: Everton have asked the question on Isidor, Sunderland would want something in the region of £25m, and that’s as far as it’s gone for now. Isidor’s athletic profile fits the brief — mobile, direct, and a handful between the posts — but that fee would need to feel watertight for a winter deal. Sunderland, for their part, are under no pressure to blink first.

Moving parts: Beto and En-Nesyri

There’s more smoke elsewhere. Taylor also claims Everton tabled an initial loan proposal for Youssef En‑Nesyri, only for talks to stall, with Juventus and Napoli now believed to be leading the chase. Meanwhile, Beto is attracting glances from Italy. If the Portuguese forward were to depart, replacing his squad slot becomes non‑negotiable — and that’s where Isidor, or another forward of similar profile, comes into play.

Back Barry — but don’t block him

Barry isn’t the finished article, but the upward curve is obvious. Everton paid good money to prise him from Villarreal, and patience will pay dividends. Bring in the right type to complement, not crowd him. A hungry, flexible forward who can rotate across the line makes sense; a marquee arrival who eats his minutes does not. The balance is everything.

Pundit’s verdict

This feels like due diligence rather than a full‑throttle bid — a sensible probe while the market finds its level. If Beto goes and the numbers on Isidor soften, Everton could pounce. If not, ride Barry’s form, keep powder dry, and revisit in the summer. Either way, the message is clear: be smart, be selective, and don’t derail a promising trajectory for the sake of a headline.

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