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Everton prepare to pay €40 to sign 23 G/A La Liga striker
Everton Preparing to Trigger Thierno Barry’s Release Clause in Bid for Villarreal Striker
Everton are reportedly poised to make a formal move for Villarreal forward Thierno Barry, with the Premier League club prepared to meet the €40 million release clause in the French striker’s contract, according to TEAMtalk.
The Toffees are prioritizing the signing of a new striker amid growing uncertainty over Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s future.
As they gear up for their first season in a new stadium, Everton are looking to strengthen their attacking options, and manager David Moyes is seeking a strong competitor to partner or challenge Beto up front.
Calvert-Lewin is expected to depart on a free transfer, prompting Everton to pursue a high-profile replacement.
Moyes has shown interest in signing a physically dominant striker, similar in style to both Calvert-Lewin and Beto.
This approach is reflected in recent links to several forwards, including Liam Delap—who ultimately chose Chelsea—and VfB Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade, another striker with a comparable physical profile.
Among the club’s shortlisted targets is Thierno Barry, who impressed at Villarreal last season with 23 goal contributions across all competitions.
Reports suggest the French forward is open to a move to the Premier League, a development that has boosted Everton’s confidence in securing his signature.
Villarreal are firm on the €40 million release clause and are unwilling to negotiate a lower fee.
Barry joined the Spanish side from FC Basel last summer for €15 million, and they are demanding the full release clause to be paid in one lump sum.
Everton, for their part, are reportedly willing to meet those terms.
While formal negotiations have yet to begin, the club is seriously considering initiating talks to bring Barry to Merseyside ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
