David Moyes already "burnt out" in search of Everton goals

Everton manager David Moyes believes there is no shortage of commitment within his squad but knows what it really needs is an injection of quality as he is already "burnt out" searching for a solution to their goalscoring problems.

Issues with profitability and sustainability rules (PSR) over the last few years, combined with struggles on the pitch, has seen some of the club's best assets sold off and that has left a playing staff which has a workmanlike look to it.

With winger Dwight McNeil, joint leading scorer with three Premier League goals, sidelined since early December by injury the team has been shorn of its most effective attacking outlet this season.

That has been reflected with just one league win in 12 and nine games out of the last 11 failing to produce a goal.

Everton have been linked with a loan move for Republic of Ireland international Evan Ferguson, along with out of favour Spurs striker Richarlison.

Moyes is desperately looking for some transfer window inspiration but if that does not come off in the next fortnight he has to work out a solution for himself and after his emotional return to Goodison Park after a near 12-year absence he was in no mood to bask in the warmth of his welcome.

"I thought the crowd were great and I was really thankful for my reception but I am keeping my head down because I don't want to be at a team near the bottom of the league and I have lost," he said.

"At the moment I have to find a way for the team to get a result. I've only been here a couple of days and I'm nearly burnt out looking at how we can score more goals and how we can get players who can do that.

"With the squad we have, everybody is saying 'How are you going to find that?'

"If we get someone different that's OK but we