Free Agent Striker Spotted at Everton Training: Shock Move on the Cards?

Free Agent Striker Spotted at Everton Training: Shock Move on the Cards?

In a stunning development just one day before Everton’s crucial Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers, former Chelsea and Atlético Madrid striker Diego Costa was reportedly spotted at the club’s Finch Farm training ground. The 37-year-old, currently a free agent, has sparked widespread speculation about a potential short-term deal with the Toffees.

Costa, known for his ferocious style and goal-scoring prowess during his prime at Chelsea—where he netted 52 goals in 89 Premier League appearances—has been without a club since parting ways with Brazilian side Grêmio at the end of 2024. His career has seen stints at Wolves (2022-23) and Botafogo, but age and injuries have slowed the Spanish international in recent years.

Everton, under David Moyes, are grappling with attacking options amid a mid-table scrap. With the January transfer window open, manager Moyes could see Costa as an experienced, no-fee addition to bolster the frontline ahead of tomorrow’s match at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Wolves, Everton’s opponents, sit rock-bottom and desperate for points, making any potential Costa debut even more intriguing—especially given his previous spell at Molineux.

Sources close to the club suggest Costa was participating in light training sessions, possibly on a trial basis, to assess fitness. Everton have a history of interest in the controversial forward, with links dating back to 2017 when they explored loan options during his Chelsea fallout.

Fans are divided: some hail the potential grit and leadership Costa could bring, while others question if the veteran can still cut it in the top flight. If a deal is sealed, it would be a classic deadline-beating coup, injecting drama into an already tense fixture.

As Everton prepare to host struggling Wolves on January 7, all eyes will be on whether the “beast” returns to Premier League action in blue. This sighting could signal a bold move—or just a fitness cameo. Watch this space.