Everton striker Beto has informed the club that he wants to leave in January, with several Serie A clubs interested in signing him.
According to TuttoSport, Beto has made it clear that he wants to return to Italy, where he previously played for Udinese. The 26-year-old has struggled to make an impact at Everton since joining the club last summer, scoring just seven goals in 49 appearances.
Torino are reportedly keen to sign Beto on loan in January, with a deal worth around £3m for the remainder of the campaign. However, Everton are said to be keen for the loan deal to include an obligation to buy the Portuguese striker at the end of the season.
Juventus are also said to be interested in signing Beto, who is eager to leave Everton and return to Italy. The striker’s agent is reportedly working on a deal, with Beto said to be keen to secure a move away from Goodison Park as soon as possible.
Everton manager Sean Dyche has struggled to get the best out of Beto, who has largely been restricted to cameo appearances off the bench. Despite his struggles, Beto did score a late equalizer against Fulham earlier this season, which was hailed as a “brilliant” moment by Theo Walcott on Match of the Day.
However, Beto’s overall form has been disappointing, and it seems likely that he will leave Everton in January. The club’s new owners, The Friedkin Group, are expected to invest in the January transfer window, and it’s possible that they may look to bring in a new striker to replace Beto.
Beto’s departure would not come as a surprise to many Everton fans, who have grown frustrated with the striker’s lack of impact on the pitch. Despite his impressive goal-scoring record in Italy, Beto has failed to replicate that form in the Premier League, and it seems likely that he will be moved on in the near future.
Everton’s attacking options have been limited this season, and the departure of Beto would leave the club with just Dominic Calvert-Lewin as a recognized striker. The Toffees have been linked with several strikers in recent weeks, including Tim Kleindienst, who has been compared to former Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko.
Kleindienst has been in impressive form for Borussia Monchengladbach this season, scoring nine goals and providing five assists in 15 Bundesliga appearances. The 29-year-old striker’s style of play has been likened to that of Dzeko, and he could provide a much-needed boost to Everton’s attacking options.
Overall, it seems that Beto’s time at Everton is coming to an end, and he will likely be playing his football in Italy come February. The departure of the Portuguese striker would leave Everton with a void to fill up front, but the club’s new owners are expected to invest in the January transfer window, and it’s possible that they may look to bring in a new striker to replace Beto.