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title: "Everton: Toffees made late enquiry for Ben Brereton Diaz"
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published: "2022-09-02T16:16:15Z"
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# Everton: Toffees made late enquiry for Ben Brereton Diaz

**[Everton](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/everton-fc-news/) failed in a deadline day move to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton Diaz, confirms Lancs Live journalist Elliott Jackson.**

### **The Lowdown: Toffees’ striker search**

Despite the arrival of Neal Maupay from Brighton in a deal worth [£15m](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11150537/Everton-CONFIRM-signing-Brighton-striker-Neal-Maupay-three-year-deal.html), Frank Lampard [remained keen](https://www.goodisonnews.com/2022/08/30/kaveh-solhekol-frank-lampard-could-sign-another-new-forward-at-everton-in-next-48-hours/) on bringing another forward to Goodison Park right up until the transfer deadline.

Numerous strikers have been touted with a move to the Toffees this summer, including the likes of Chelsea’s [Armando Broja](https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/everton-transfer-news-armando-broja-idrissa-gueye-amadou-onana-1786335?ico=in-line_link) and Southampton’s [Che Adams](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11103253/Everton-make-Southamptons-Che-Adams-Scotland-international-keen-move.html).

However, it appears Everton turned their attention elsewhere, making a deadline day swoop for a Championship starlet.

### **The Latest: Jackson’s news**

Jackson has now revealed Everton did make a last-minute call for Brereton Diaz, rivalling [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) newcomers Fulham to the 23-year-old’s signature.

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/_ElliottJackson/status/1565428083347300352), the Lancs Live journalist claimed:

“To clarify the reports earlier, Everton made a phone call on Ben Brereton Diaz and whilst there were discussions, once again the figures were nowhere near Rovers’ valuation. He is going nowhere this transfer window.”

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### **The Verdict: Would have been a great addition**

Despite Maupay’s arrival at Goodison Park, Everton still remain short of strikers, especially given [Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s injury struggles](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/dominic-calvert-lewin/verletzungen/spieler/306024) and Richarlison’s departure.

Therefore, Brereton Diaz, who scored [22 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ben-brereton-diaz/leistungsdaten/spieler/426192/plus/0?saison=2021) in 37 Championship games last season, could’ve been a brilliant addition to Lampard’s squad.

Last season in the Premier League, Richarlison finished the campaign as the [Toffees’ top scorer](https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/stats/_/id/368/league/ENG.1/season/2021), having bagged ten goals in 30 appearances.

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Regardless of his injuries, Calvert-Lewin put up worrying numbers, as he netted just [five goals](https://www.espn.com/soccer/team/stats/_/id/368/league/ENG.1/season/2021) in 17 league appearances.

With Brereton Diaz having been dubbed an [‘extraordinary’](https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/football-news/ben-brereton-mowbray-blackburn-talent-17839665) talent by former Rovers boss Tony Mowbray, his arrival on Merseyside would have added a clinical and versatile goal-scorer to Lampard’s squad.

If the Blues are struggling for goals by Christmas, this could be a move which is revisited in January.