Everton left impressed after scouting ‘exciting’ striker with more goals than Dominic Calvert-Lewin this season

Everton’s plans for the upcoming January window will be directed by a number of different things.

After all, whilst the Friedkin Group will want to kickstart their ownership of the Toffees with a statement signing or two, bolstering the squad in the image of Sean Dyche might be foolish if they have no long-term plans with the current Everton manager.

Also, should they be on track to achieve comfortable Premier League safety, this marks another factor which could quell any activity.

Despite all these considerations, it seems that Kevin Thelwell does have his eye on a January acquisition or two.

Everton plot January transfer for new striker

The latest on Thelwell’s January transfer plans, which will surely remain heavily dictated by Dan Friedkin’s Everton takeover, comes courtesy of CaughtOffside.

And, whilst this new ownership group will want to start off their reign with a bang, this target is actually a more modest, but perhaps intelligent one.

They want Santiago Castro, but will have to battle for his services.

The report reads: ‘Arsenal and Chelsea have been among the Premier League clubs to recently scout talented Bologna forward Santiago Castro, who has impressed in both Serie A and the Champions League.

‘The 20-year-old looks like a big prospect for the future, and sources have informed CaughtOffside that Arsenal, Chelsea, Aston Villa, Everton and Nottingham Forest have all been closely monitoring him in recent times, and were left impressed with what they saw.’

Who is Everton target Santiago Castro?

Born in 2004, this 20-year-old marksman has already amassed plenty of senior appearances despite his youth.

After all, his debut came as a 17-year-old back in his homeland, impressing for Veliz Sarsfield before making his big move to Europe in January.

And, since then, it’s fair to say that he’s adapted well.

He managed just one goal and one assist across six months in the Serie A last campaign, and has kickstarted this season in fine form again with three goals in seven league matches.

He even has more goals than Dominic Calvert-Lewin this term.

Part of a rich crop of Argentinian talent, which Football Talent Scout Jacek Kulig branded really ‘exciting’, it would be interesting to see if Castro could translate his excellence into England, given how seamlessly he transitioned into Italian footba