Everton must reignite deal for 'mini-Messi', he could revolutionise David Moyes' attack

David Moyes will be desperate for The Friedkin Group (TFG) to invest heavily into the Everton squad in January.

The Toffees are currently sitting seventh in the Premier League table after five games, with Thierno Barry leading the line, but it could be even better.

Everton are certainly being clinical, having only created the 11th most big chances in the Premier League, while also conceding the joint-least amount of goals.

Unsurprisingly, Moyes' team is build from the back, all on keeping tight in defence, keeping as many clean sheets as possible, which they have done so far.

But that also means counter-attacking, and making their chances count when they come along, but the Toffees are lacking reinforcements in the final third.

This is why TFG will be expected to splash the cash once the January window opens, and their priority target couldn't be more obvious.

Marcus Edwards dubbed the 'mini-Messi'

Everton have held previous interest in former Tottenham Hotspur winger, Marcus Edwards, but rather during his days at Sporting CP.

Now, his career has taken a bit of a lull at Burnley, where he was expected to leave during the summer, and is currently struggling for minutes.

Football Insider understood that the Toffees could have signed the player, often referred to as a "mini-Messi" for just £10million before the 2026-27 campaign.

No deal ever materialised, and the 27-year-old remains at Turf Moor, looking for a way out, it would seem.

While his performances in the Championship have stifled, the same cannot be said for his international displays, having changed allegiances to Cyprus.

Everton must target in-form Cyprus international

On Monday, 5 October, as Cyprus beat Latvia 2-1 in the Nations League, Edwards played the full 90 minutes and caused total chaos.

In that time, he created the most chances (4), two of which were big chances, took the most shots (5), and scored a goal from outside the box [FotMob].

The Burnley man attempted six dribbles, 33 per cent of which were successful, entered into 10 ground duels, and won three fouls.

Ultimately, he was the most dangerous player on the pitch, and that is exactly what Moyes will need for the second-half of the Premier League season.