“Everton’s SHOCKING New Target: A Striker Who OUTSHINES Erling Haaland – Thierno Barry Faces a FIERCE Rival!”

Thierno Barry had long been on David Moyes’ radar, and Everton finally struck a deal with Villarreal worth £27 million to bring the striker to Merseyside.

Despite interest from several other clubs, Moyes played a key role in convincing the Frenchman to make the move.

“I had good conversations with the manager,” Barry revealed. “He told me I have the quality to play in the Premier League.

He wants to work with me and help me on my journey. I felt his sincerity, and that’s one of the main reasons I chose Everton.”

Still active in the market, Everton are now pushing to sign another forward — and their latest target bears striking similarities to Manchester City’s Erling Haaland.

Everton Targeting Mika Biereth — A Haaland-Like Prospect

The Toffees are reportedly exploring a move for Mika Biereth after the Danish striker impressed in his debut campaign for AS Monaco.

Biereth joined the Ligue 1 side from Sturm Graz for £12.9 million and quickly made his mark.

During the season, he racked up 35 goal contributions across 44 appearances — scoring 27 goals and providing 8 assists. His performances helped Monaco secure a third-place finish.

Statistically, Biereth has drawn comparisons to Erling Haaland. According to data from FBref, the 22-year-old ranks among the top 15% of players for progressive passes received per 90 minutes, highlighting his instinct to get in behind defenders.

Standing at 6ft 2in and possessing impressive athleticism, his physical profile and playing style seem tailored for Premier League football.

Biereth Takes Inspiration from Haaland and Drogba

In a recent interview, Biereth spoke openly about the forwards he models his game on.

“I see myself as an old-school striker. I love scoring goals and being in the right place at the right time,” he said.

“You might not see flashy goals in my highlights, but I focus on consistency — a goal is a goal.”

He added: “The striker who inspires me the most is Erling Haaland.

I respect how he positions himself in the box, even when he doesn’t have the ball. When I was younger, I looked up to Didier Drogba for his physicality and presence.”

Should Everton succeed in landing Biereth, it would be an exciting addition to their attack — and one that would offer real competition for Barry.

As a Denmark international, Biereth would not be content to simply warm the bench.