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Fresh off the back of his sensational hat-trick that helped propel the Republic of Ireland into the World Cup playoffs, Everton are now being linked with an ambitious January move for AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott.

The Merseyside club are reportedly eager to resolve their ongoing issues in the centre-forward department when the winter transfer window opens.

Their £27 million summer signing Thierno Barry has struggled to find his rhythm in the Premier League.

Despite arriving as one of Everton’s most expensive additions in recent years, Barry has yet to register a competitive goal and has battled to earn regular starts during the early months of the campaign.

His lacklustre form has been compounded by the inconsistent displays of fellow striker Beto. Although the Portuguese forward has outscored Barry, he has managed just two goals in 13 appearances so far.

With only a pair of goals between their two primary attackers, the Toffees’ lack of firepower has become a pressing concern.

This has prompted Everton to explore alternative attacking options ahead of January, including Celtic’s Daizen Maeda.

The Japanese international is believed to be open to leaving the Scottish champions during the winter window, and Everton are reportedly one of several clubs prepared to bid around £15 million for him.

At his peak, Maeda netted 33 goals across all competitions last season, and a change of scenery could potentially reignite that prolific form.

Yet Maeda is far from the only name under consideration.

Reports also suggest that Everton have their eye on Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay, whose ability to score from midfield could provide an additional goal threat.

The Scotland international recently produced a spectacular overhead kick for his country as they clinched their place at the World Cup—an effort that caught the attention of clubs across Europe, including the Toffees.

However, the most eye-catching name on Everton’s radar is Troy Parrott.

According to TeamTalk, the club’s hierarchy are now seriously weighing up a bid for the 22-year-old, who grew up supporting Everton.

Parrott has been in electrifying form this season, scoring 13 goals in 14 matches for AZ Alkmaar, followed by an extraordinary five goals in two games for Ireland during the November international break.

His standout moment came with a clinical hat-trick against Hungary, a performance that helped secure Ireland’s playoff spot and cemented his reputation as one of the nation’s brightest talents.

The display has drawn widespread admiration, including praise from former Ireland star Ray Houghton, who reflected on Parrott’s journey from a teenage prodigy at Tottenham to a player who has had to rebuild his career step by step.

Houghton added that seeing Parrott rediscover his joy and confidence on the international stage could serve as inspiration for the next generation of Irish players—and potentially signal his long-awaited return to the Premier League.