Everton seek £20m for Beto and aim to secure immediate replacement – O’Rourke.
Everton plan to offload Beto in January to boost David Moyes' transfer funds, sources reveal.
Speaking on Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, senior correspondent Pete O’Rourke revealed that Everton is seeking £15-20 million to sell Beto permanently.
The 31-year-old joined Goodison Park in 2023 but has struggled to make a significant impact on the first team.
This season, Beto has made 17 appearances across all competitions for Everton, contributing five goals and one assist.
The Merseyside club aims to offload players not in manager David Moyes’ plans to free up funds for reinvestment. Beto appears to fall into this category.
According to well-placed sources, Torino has expressed interest in signing the forward but favors a loan deal over an outright purchase.
Everton, however, would prefer a permanent deal to secure a transfer fee for reinvestment.
While a loan move would reduce their wage bill, it would not provide funds to strengthen the squad.
Moyes is reluctant to part with the Guinea-Bissau international without securing a replacement, as he does not want to weaken the team’s attacking options.
The club’s attacking struggles this season highlight the need for reinforcements.
Everton has only managed 15 goals in 20 league games, with only Southampton scoring fewer.
This lack of firepower has become a significant concern for Moyes, making it essential to address the situation if Beto departs.
Beto’s future at Everton remains uncertain, but any potential move will likely hinge on securing the right replacement to support Moyes in improving the team’s offensive performance.
