Everton Eye Minnesota United Striker Kelvin Yeboah as Palace and Ipswich Join Race

Toffees Show Interest in MLS Forward

Everton are reportedly keen on Minnesota United striker Kelvin Yeboah, according to Football Insider. The 26-year-old, who joined the MLS side from Genoa in 2024, has contributed 22 goals and assists in 37 appearances across all competitions this season, scoring 18 times and setting up four.

The Italian is understood to have ambitions of playing in the Premier League, which could work in Everton’s favour.

Palace and Ipswich Provide Competition

The Merseyside club will not have a clear run, with Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town also reported to be interested. Palace are said to be looking to strengthen their attack after a disappointing start to the campaign.

Transfermarkt values Yeboah at roughly £6m, and his contract runs until December 2027, so any suitor may be able to land him at a reasonable price. Standing at 6ft 1in, the right-footed forward is quick, strong and comfortable taking penalties, while also being effective at linking play.

Why Everton Need Striking Reinforcements

Everton failed to bring in a new striker last summer after selling Beto, with a deadline-day move for Folarin Balogun collapsing. As a result, David Moyes has only Thierno Barry as a specialist option. The 24-year-old has made a flying start, netting ten times and providing three assists in 13 outings.

With the Toffees just two points behind fourth-placed Liverpool and coming off a 3-1 win over Coventry City before the international break, extra firepower seems sensible.

Our Opinion

Yeboah looks a smart, low-risk option for Everton, offering competition for Barry without a hefty outlay. The real question is whether the club act in January or wait until the summer, by which time rivals may have stepped in.