After Disastrous Transfer Window, Everton Target 145-Goal Premier League Veteran

After a disastrous transfer window, Premier League side Everton are left with only one recognised striker and have now turned their attention to free-agent Premier League legend Jamie Vardy, who is 39 years old.

According to The Sun, Everton's hierarchy has identified the former England international as a key transfer target. Vardy is currently a free agent after previously playing for Italian club Cremonese. Since he has not signed with any team, Everton can register him outside the official transfer deadline, making him a short-term option to address their attacking crisis.

Disastrous transfer window: Late deals collapse one after another

This unexpected pursuit comes after a summer window that was widely viewed as disastrous for Everton. Poor management, failed negotiations and the collapse of deadline-day deals have left the Goodison Park club with only one established senior striker in their squad.

The club's efforts to strengthen their attack fell apart at the final moment, with the deal to sign Monaco forward Balogun completely breaking down before the deadline. Worse still, a last-minute attempt to loan Manchester United forward Zirkzee was quickly rejected by the other side.

Facing intense external scrutiny, Everton's board has been forced to turn to the free-agent market to avoid relying on only one striker throughout the long season.

Vardy's Premier League record: 145 goals and the 2016 miracle

Although he is now a veteran, Vardy's record in English football is almost unmatched. During his 13-year career at Leicester City, the former England international scored 145 Premier League goals. His most famous achievement was helping the club win the Premier League title in a remarkable 2016 campaign, and he won the Premier League Golden Boot in 2020.

He is known for his remarkable pace, tireless pressing and clinical finishing, bringing the major-match experience and proven goalscoring pedigree that Everton urgently need.

Adding an experienced Premier League striker to the dressing room could become a key step in rescuing Everton's turbulent season.