Everton must act now to chase Mohamed Belloumi as the next Richarlison

Everton’s unbeaten start to the Premier League sits beside Hull City’s fight for survival, yet both clubs share a common thread: the impact of Mohamed Belloumi. The 24‑year‑old struck the equaliser in a 2‑2 draw at the MKM Stadium, prompting David Moyes to wonder how the forward would fare in Everton blue.

Belloumi’s breakthrough season

Belloumi entered the game as a substitute after missing the start through fatigue, but his contribution was decisive. He has already recorded three goals and two assists in six league fixtures, firing 15 shots in 424 minutes. His work rate extends beyond attack – 16 tackles, nine interceptions and 15 recoveries underline a well‑rounded profile.

Everton’s attacking void

Everton’s need for firepower is acute. The departure of Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City has left a creative and goal‑scoring gap, while Beto’s exit at the close of the transfer window removed another option. Although Jack Grealish has returned on loan, he is not viewed as a long‑term solution, meaning the club must look to January for a marquee signing.

Targeting Belloumi now could the club’s 2018 acquisition of Richarlison. The Brazilian arrived as a right‑footed left‑winger after a debut top‑flight season at Watford, where he netted five times in 38 appearances. Like Richarlison, Belloumi is an unfinished product with the swagger to thrive in England’s top tier.

Journalist background adds context

Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff supplied the photograph that accompanies this story. Toby Bryant, a senior sports journalist with GiveMeSport since July 2026, provides the analysis. Formerly of LondonWorld, Bryant covered Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea and West Ham while on the capital’s patch. He later wrote as a Sports Lifestyle Writer across Iconic Media titles after cutting his teeth in local news at Brighton and Newcastle.

His by‑line has appeared in, The Daily, Magazine, Metro and The Irish Times. Bryant holds a graduate degree from Newcastle University, earned his NCTJ qualification with the News Associates and achieved a senior NQJ while at Iconic Media.

Should Hull City be relegated, a Belloumi move would become easier, but even a mid‑season enquiry could prove shrewd. The forward’s left‑footed, cutting‑in style and proven output suggest he could fill Everton’s creative void immediately.

In summary, Everton’s quest for a Richarlison‑type striker aligns with Belloumi’s rising profile, and the club’s urgency may force an early approach before the January window.