David Moyes’ return to Everton has had the desired effect, lifting the crowd, helping the team to some good results and starting their journey up the table away from relegation trouble. They’ve

David Moyes is scouring the market in January in an attempt to boost his frontline and the search has become more urgent because of the raft of injuries Everton have suffered

The 6ft 4in striker has a proven track record in Serie A, where he hit double figures for Udinese in consecutive seasons before making his move to England. He has only netted eight times in 54 games for Everton, and boasts just one Premier League start this campaign.

According to journalist Harry Watkinson, West Ham and Everton are sides that the player is ‘open to joining’. Any move for Chukwuemeka would be likely to take the form of a loan switch. Chelsea would be looking to see the 21-year-old clock regular game time, while the player himself will also want to feature regularly.

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It is early days, but Moyes’ Everton look like they are in a much better position to remedy their attacking woes