The club accelerating to remove Thierno Barry from Villarreal

Everton has initiated discussions with Villarreal to try to sign the young French forward Thierno Barry, who has become one of the top priorities for the English club to strengthen their offense for the upcoming season. At 22 years old, the forward has caught the attention of several teams for his goal-scoring ability and potential, and the toffees are looking to make progress in a deal that has not yet been finalized.

Everton's urgency to add a forward stems, in large part, from the goal-scoring issues they faced during the 2024-25 campaign. With just 42 goals in the Premier League, the team was one of the least effective in the championship. Barry, who scored 11 goals in his first season with Villarreal, presents an attractive opportunity to boost the offensive level and provide direct competition to Beto up front.

Everton speeds up to sign Thierno Barry

On the other hand, Villarreal has no intention of letting Barry go easily. His release clause stands at around 40 million euros, although Everton is trying to negotiate a lower figure, which could be above 30 million. The player's participation in the U-21 Euro leaves negotiations in a complex state, but not halted.

Having been trained in French academies before making the leap to Belgian and Swiss football, Barry has already showcased a remarkable goal-scoring instinct in various settings. His progression has been meteoric, and now he could make the leap to the Premier League.

Meanwhile, Everton is also working on other signings, like Kenny Tete, who is still weighing his future between renewing with Fulham or seeking a change. However, all eyes are currently set on wrapping up Barry's arrival as soon as possible.

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