David Moyes’ return to Everton has had the desired effect, lifting the crowd, helping the team to some good results and starting their journey up the table away from relegation trouble. They’ve

David Moyes is scouring the market in January in an attempt to boost his frontline and the search has become more urgent because of the raft of injuries Everton have suffered

The 6ft 4in striker has a proven track record in Serie A, where he hit double figures for Udinese in consecutive seasons before making his move to England. He has only netted eight times in 54 games for Everton, and boasts just one Premier League start this campaign.

Moyes beat Fulham in his first game as Everton manager in 2002, but never looked like repeating the trick here. Villa, relative equals during his previous spell at Goodison, are now light years ahead.