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With Cenk Tosun yet to score for Everton this season, questions are already being asked regarding the striker’s place in Marco Silva’s starting XI.

The Turk was guilty of missing two big chances as the Toffees suffered their first defeat of the season against West Ham United, while deputy Oumar Niasse has proven equally inconsistent when given the opportunity to lead the line.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin was handed his chance by Silva at the Emirates, but the youngster missed a guilt-edged chance in a 2-0 defeat.

Having been utilised as a striker when making his Brazil debut earlier this month, Richarlison is being championed by some as the man to lead the Blues frontline going forward.

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Everton have found goals hard to come by at times this season, which has only been reiterated by a leaky defence.

And while there is plenty of time for Tosun to rediscover his shooting boots, the ECHO have looked at some potential options Silva could turn to in January should Everton choose to boost their attacking options.

The big-money signing - Timo Werner

The RB Leipzig striker has gained admiring glances from across Europe with his prolific displays for the German side, with Manchester United and Liverpool both listed as potential suitors in the past.

Opening his account for the season last time out with a brace against Hannover, the 22-year-old has netted 21 goals in each of the past two seasons to help Leipzig qualify for the Champions League and Europa League.

Establishing himself in the Germany national team along the way, Werner has an impressive eight international goals from just 19 caps to his name so far.

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With Leipzig notoriously difficult to negotiate with, Werner will carry a high price-tag, but with the German side also maintaining their own interest in Lookman, there is an opportunity for Everton to look into a potential deal should they wish.

The Premier League option - Troy Deeney

The Watford captain is a player Blues boss Silva knows well from his stint at Vicarage Road last season.

Now 30-years of age, Deeney is a Hornets legend having scored over 100 goals in his eight years at the club.

With two goals to his name already this season, the striker has repeatedly proven a tough character to deal with for some of the Premier League’s biggest name defenders.

And while he might not be the most glamourous option, Deeney is proven in the top-flight unlike previous signings and would find it hard to turn down a move to Goodison Park.

The lower-league option - Neal Maupay

The French forward, who can play outwide or as a number 10 as well as upfront, has enjoyed a sensational start to the Sky Bet Championship season, netting an astonishing eight goals from just six league appearances.

Just 22-years-old, Maupay’s best days are ahead of him and he’s already firmly on course to beat last season’s tally of 13 goals.

While Brentford currently lie third in the second tier, the Bees find themselves competing for promotion to the Premier League with not only some of the biggest names in the division but English football altogether.

Maupay would surely jump at the chance to step up to the top-flight, while Brentford have form for selling their star strikers for big-money fees having seen Andre Gray and Scott Hogan both move on in recent seasons.

The youngster - Fyodor Chalov

Everton scouts will be keeping a close eye on CSKA Moscow’s efforts this season with Nikola Vlasic currently on loan at the club.

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As a result, Chalov might be one to grab their eye having enjoyed a fine start to the season.

The 20-year-old was on the scoresheet in the Champions League in midweek to take his tally for the season to seven goals from just eight appearances.

If you go back to the end of last year, his record stands at 14 goals from just 16 appearances, while one of his strikes came against Arsenal in the Europa League.

Clearly talented, he is definitely one to keep an eye on!

The free agent and familiar face - Lacina Traore

Injury disrupted the Ivorian’s previous stint at Goodison Park, but standing at 6ft 8, he’s hard to forget.

Traore has endured a tough time in recent seasons with loan spells at CSKA Moscow, Sporting Gijon and Amiens as well as Everton.

However, he is a free agent following his release from Monaco and proved to be a prolific option in attack for previous clubs Cluj, Kuban Krasnodar and Anzhi Makhachkala.

He scored on his Everton debut too against Swansea City and is one of the most familiar names currently out of contract should Silva decide he cannot wait until January to strengthen his pack.

Which striker do you think Everton should sign? Let us know in the comments below.