TEAMtalk reported that Everton are among a number of Premier League clubs monitoring Real Sociedad striker Orri Oskarsson ahead of a potential January move. TEAMtalk reported that Everton are paying particularly close attention to Oskarsson as they assess their options ahead of the January transfer window.
Everton's striker situation
TEAMtalk wrote that David Moyes had been left with only one recognised striker, Thierno Barry, after Everton sold Beto to Fiorentina but failed to bring in a replacement. TEAMtalk wrote that Everton were close to signing Folarin Balogun from Monaco before that deal collapsed. TEAMtalk wrote that a last-ditch attempt by Everton to sign Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee also failed.
Oskarsson's record at Real Sociedad
Oskarsson has been with Real Sociedad since 2024, when he joined from FC Copenhagen. TEAMtalk wrote that last season proved a significant breakthrough for Oskarsson, who scored 9 goals in LaLiga and helped Sociedad lift the Copa del Rey. TEAMtalk wrote that Oskarsson has scored 3 goals in 8 appearances in LaLiga this season.
Interest from other clubs
TEAMtalk wrote that Oskarsson, the Iceland captain, has scored 5 goals in 6 international appearances this year. TEAMtalk reported that Tottenham, Newcastle, Sunderland and Brentford have all checked on Oskarsson this season.