- Reports suggest Everton have extensively scouted Ayase Ueda recently.
- The Feyenoord striker is among several attacking options being assessed.
- David Moyes is expected to prioritise additions in the final third.
Everton’s search for a new striker appears to be gathering pace, with reports suggesting Feyenoord forward Ayase Ueda remains a player of interest ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.
The Japan international has been linked with the Blues on several occasions in recent months and fresh claims indicate he is one of a number of forwards Everton have monitored closely as they look to strengthen their attacking options this summer.
While no formal approach is believed to have been made, the latest update suggests Ueda is a player the club know plenty about after extensive scouting.
Ueda continues to emerge as a name to watch
ReadEverton recently highlighted Ueda as a potential option for David Moyes, with the Feyenoord striker enjoying another productive season in the Netherlands.
The 26-year-old has built a strong reputation with both Feyenoord and Japan at the World Cup, thanks to his movement, work rate and eye for goal.
Those qualities could make him an attractive option for an Everton team (and many teams) that has often struggled for consistency in front of goal over recent seasons.
With the club preparing for their second campaign at Hill Dickinson Stadium, adding greater firepower to the squad is high on the agenda.
Everton weighing up several attacking options
Ueda is not the only striker being linked with a move to Merseyside.
Reports also suggest Everton have looked at Liam Delap (possibly on loan) and Lazio forward Taty Castellanos as Moyes and the recruitment team consider different options before the transfer window closes.
That is to be expected at this stage of the summer.
Everton’s recruitment staff will want to compare a number of targets before deciding which deals represent the best value and fit for the squad.
Finding the right striker could prove one of the most important decisions of the window.
Goals have often been difficult to come by for Everton in recent years and a reliable presence in attack would significantly strengthen Moyes’ options heading into the new season.
For now, Ueda remains one of several names under consideration, but the latest reports suggest he is a player Everton have been watching closely for some time.
