Journalist Fraser Fletcher has revealed that Everton are 'likely' to sign one striker on loan and another on a permanent deal before the transfer window shuts.

The Lowdown: Reinforcements needed

It is no secret that the Goodison Park outfit need reinforcements in the striking department before the window closes.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is currently out injured, while Richarlison has been sold to Tottenham Hotspur and both Ellis Simms and Nathan Broadhead have been allowed to go out on loan to Sunderland and Wigan Athletic respectively.

It has left them very short in that area, and so bringing in a striker or two must be the priority over the next couple of weeks.

The Latest: Two strikers 'likely'

Taking to Twitter on Friday afternoon, Fletcher has revealed that the Merseyside club are 'likely' to sign one striker on loan and another permanently in order to help Calvert-Lewin for when he is injured or misfiring:

"The club is still pursuing forward options fervently. As I said before they want 2 minimum in the door, today I'm told its likely to be one loan and one permanent to help Calvert Lewin with forward duties."

He added that Southampton's Che Adams and Rennes' Serhou Guirassy are among the list of targets, and 'sources close to' the Toffees claim that they are 'calm and confident' of strengthening up top:

"Serhou Guirassy still a target and Che Adams still expected to leave Southampton permanent before the window. Everton won't pay "over the odds" clubs aware of desire for FW options. Sources close to club say they are calm and confident of strengthening up front."

The Verdict: Exciting

It is certainly exciting to hear that Frank Lampard's team could be bringing in two strikers before the deadline.

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They have played Anthony Gordon as a false nine in their first two Premier League games at home to Chelsea and away at Aston Villa respectively, losing both and only managing to score one goal.

Nonetheless, they need a natural number nine up top to emulate Calvert-Lewin and serve as a focal point even aside from scoring goals, and the England star's injury record in the last 18 months  suggests this won't be the first time this season he is out.