RB Leipzig Inquire About Everton Striker Thierno Barry Amid Transfer Talk

RB LeipzigTeam·RB Leipzig, a prominent Bundesliga club, has initiated contact with EvertonTeam·Everton regarding the availability of their 23-year-old striker, Thierno BarryPlayer·Thierno Barry. This enquiry signals potential movement in the summer transfer window, as EvertonTeam·Everton evaluates its squad ahead of the new season.

Barry joined EvertonTeam·Everton in the summer of 2025 from VillarrealTeam·Villarreal in a deal reportedly worth £27 million. In his debut 2025/26 season, the forward made 41 appearances across all competitions, scoring eight goals. He featured in all 38 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League matches, accumulating 1,915 minutes on the pitch, with his performance aligning closely with an expected goals (xG) total of 8.2.

EvertonTeam·Everton concluded the 2025/26 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League campaign in 13th place, securing 49 points. The club's form towards the end of the season was described as average, with a record of LLDDL in their final five matches, and no wins in their last seven consecutive outings. David MoyesCoach·David Moyes, who returned as EvertonTeam·Everton's manager in January 2025, has publicly stated his ambition to guide the club back into European competition. To achieve this, Moyes has emphasized the necessity of effective transfer market strategies, drawing parallels with clubs like BrentfordTeam·Brentford and Bournemouth.

The Merseyside club is reportedly looking to strengthen its attacking options, having explored a potential loan deal for Liam DelapPlayer·Liam Delap from ChelseaTeam·Chelsea. With striker BetoPlayer·Beto entering the final year of his contract, there is a growing sentiment that EvertonTeam·Everton may need to make a decision on selling one of their forwards this summer. The club's financial position, including a recent order to pay BurnleyTeam·Burnley £35 million in compensation for breaching PSR rules, could also influence their transfer dealings.

Regarding Barry, it is understood that his representatives were exploring options with European clubs earlier in the spring. While EvertonTeam·Everton is not actively looking to offload the player, they are reportedly receptive to a suitable offer. "EvertonTeam·Everton would not be fully closed off to a deal should a club come in and offer a fee that would see the Toffees regain most of, if not all, the outlay they spent on Barry," according to sources close to the club. This stance suggests that a significant bid from RB LeipzigTeam·RB Leipzig could pave the way for Barry's departure, allowing EvertonTeam·Everton to reinvest in their squad as they aim for a stronger showing in the upcoming season.