David Moyes is considering a move for free-agent striker Jamie Vardy as Everton attempt to cope with a severe shortage of players, according to the English tabloid The Sun.
Moyes is understood to be examining the possibility of bringing the experienced forward to Everton after being left with only 18 players available within his squad. That number is regarded as insufficient for the club to compete on equal terms with the leading sides in the Premier League.
Vardy is currently without a club after terminating his contract with Italian club Cremonese. The 38-year-old therefore represents an available option for Everton, with no transfer fee required if the club decides to pursue the former England international.
The report does not state that an offer has been made, but suggests Moyes is considering whether Vardy could provide a solution to Everton’s difficult personnel situation. The striker’s experience and availability have placed him among the potential options being assessed by the manager.
Vardy became one of the defining figures of Leicester City’s remarkable rise and was part of the side that won the English championship. His achievements with Leicester established him as one of the most recognisable forwards in English football.
For Everton, the immediate concern is the size of Moyes’ playing group. With only 18 players currently remaining at his disposal, the manager faces a significant challenge in assembling a squad capable of matching the depth and quality of the Premier League’s leading clubs.
A possible move for Vardy would consequently represent an unexpected route for Everton as they look to strengthen their options. The forward’s status as a free agent means he can be considered outside the complications normally associated with negotiating a transfer for a contracted player.
However, the information reported by The Sun describes the move as a possibility rather than a completed deal. Moyes is said to be weighing up the option of inviting Vardy to join Everton, while the club’s limited squad remains the central factor behind that consideration.
Vardy’s most recent club was Cremonese, following the end of his contract there. Before moving to Italy, he enjoyed a long and successful spell with Leicester City, including the season in which the club won the English championship.
The forward’s potential arrival would therefore bring experience of high-level English football to an Everton squad that currently numbers only 18 players. For now, the report indicates that Moyes is considering the idea, rather than confirming that Everton have formally completed negotiations or secured Vardy’s signature.