EVERTON are considering moves for strikers Miroslav Klose and Demba Ba as manager David Moyes looks to add to his attacking options.

Moyes has made no secret of his desire to add at least one forward to his squad, and has outlined a number of targets to be pursued over the coming weeks.

And with James Vaughan having departed for newly promoted Norwich City, and Yakubu expected to follow him out of the Goodison Park exit door, the Toffees’ need has greatened in the past week.

Both Klose and Ba would be available on free transfers, though in both cases wages could be a potential stumbling block.

German international Klose was released by Bayern Munich this week, and has been attracting the attention of a number of European clubs, including Serie A side Lazio.

The 32-year-old, who has 109 caps for Germany and was top scorer with five goals at the 2006 World Cup, made 149 appearances for Bayern following his arrival from Werder Bremen in 2007, but is believed to earn in excess of £100,000 per week - a wage which Everton would simply be unable to countenance.

Should the Polish-born forward be willing to accept a sizeable pay-cut, however, then a move to Merseyside may be a possibility.

Ba, meanwhile, is set to depart West Ham United having arrived from German outfit Hoffenheim back in January. He signed a three-year deal at Upton Park at the time, but is entitled to leave the club for free following their relegation from the Premier League.

The Senegalese man impressed during 13 appearances for the struggling Hammers, scoring seven goals, but the east London club’s demotion to the Championship means he is certain to depart this summer.

An incident at the club’s end of season party, in which the 26-year-old claimed he was racially abused by a Hammers fan, will only hasten his exit, with Sunderland also keen on securing his signature.