Everton are in desperate need to strengthen their forward line following the departure of Anthony Gordon and now a new update has emerged on a potential Deadline Day transfer target.
What’s the latest?
According to Tutto Mercato Web’s chief editor Marco Conterio, Everton have made an offer this afternoon to sign Udinese striker Beto.
Conterio tweeted: “EFC made a €25M (£22m) proposal for Beto Betuncal (it’s 22+3) to get the striker now. Let’s see what will happen then.”
He’s a DCL cloneSean Dyche has been given a mission almost impossible to strengthen his squad in such a limited amount of time after being only confirmed as the new Everton manager yesterday.As a result, the powerbrokers at Goodison Park must give the manager all the resources available to improve the incredibly weakened attacking threat in the team over the remaining hours of the transfer window.Following Richarlison’s exit in the summer and Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s constant injury issues over the last 18 months it is no secret that the forward line has struggled this season – with the Toffees now 19th in the Premier League table after collecting just 15 points so far with as many goals tallied up too.Furthermore, Gordon’s disruptive move to Newcastle United this week has now added to Everton’s problems, so the signing of Beto could be exactly what the manager needs to get off to a good start at Goodison Park when he takes in charge in his first home game against the league leaders Arsenal at the weekend.Over 20 Serie A appearances so far this season, the 25-year-old striker – who was dubbed “intelligent” by Josh Bunting – has scored seven goals, registered one assist and created one big chance, as well as averaging 1.6 shots on goal and 4.1 duels won per game.In fact, Dyche could land a Calvert-Lewin clone with the signing of Beto as the monstrous 6 foot 4 striker uses his stature in a similar way to bully defenders in order to get into dangerous positions to score with both strikers ranking in the top 18% of their positional peers across the top five European leagues for aerial duels won.Beto also ranks in the top 20% of his positional peers for clearances, touches and dribbles completed, proving that he could be a hugely valuable asset to the manager over the second half of the season, adding quality depth to the position with his similarities to the Everton striker.With that being said, the signing of Beto would be a major coup for Dyche in his pursuit to turn the season around at Goodison Park and if Beto can keep up his scoring consistency it will surely assist with the challenge to earn crucial points to climb out of trouble sooner rather than later.
