Everton Signs Villarreal Striker Barry Ahead New Season

Everton have started their pre-season training as they prepare for a significant campaign moving to their new stadium, with manager David Moyes seeking further squad reinforcements. The club has already signed striker Thierno Barry from Villarreal, addressing a long-standing issue in their forward line, which has seen mixed results from 16 strikers signed over the past decade at a cost nearing £160 million. Historically, players like Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have been among the more successful signings, while others such as Cenk Tosun and Moise Kean failed to meet expectations. Everton's pre-season fixtures include matches against Accrington Stanley, Blackburn Rovers, Bournemouth, West Ham, Manchester United, and Roma, with some games potentially streamed for fans. The team is currently training in Scotland, with their first fitness test scheduled against Blackburn in mid-July. Despite some optimism, recent seasons have seen notable disappointments, including heavy defeats and poor performances that contributed to managerial changes.