The Toffees ended the summer transfer window with two strikers on their books – Thierno Barry and Beto. Youssef Chermiti started the 2025/2026 campaign with the Merseyside club, but he later joined Scottish Premiership side Rangers on a permanent deal. Beto has predominantly been the main man through the middle of attack, with Barry starting once in the Premier League this term.
Writing in his weekly column, journalist Myers has asked the question as to whether a solution for Everton’s lack of goals could be to try Ndiaye in a centre-forward position. The respected journalist compares a similar situation when Graham Stuart was utilised as a striker by Joe Royle, and he flourished in that role despite joining as a midfielder.
Ndiaye, described as ‘incredible’, has predominantly played as an attacking midfielder during his career, but has been utilised out wide mostly for Everton. The Senegalese international is arguably the best finisher at the club, and he’s excellent at holding off defenders, turning, and using his skill to burst away from them.
There’s a world where Ndiaye playing as a striker could be a solution, but it might be a little insulting to both Barry and Beto if Moyes opts to play someone like Ndiaye in this position over them
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