Everton have told striker Beto he is free to leave the club this summer after failing to win over new manager David Moyes, sources have told Football Insider.
The 27-year-old forward, signed last year to bolster the Toffees’ attack, is attracting interest from Premier League rivals Leeds United and could depart within the next two weeks.
Moyes Unimpressed by Attitude
Club insiders reveal Moyes has been left frustrated by Beto’s approach during pre-season, with the player allegedly unwilling to “conform” to the Scot’s tactical and training demands.
The fallout has paved the way for an exit, with Everton’s recruitment team already identifying potential replacements and preparing for a major reshuffle up front.
Toffees Eye Dovbyk and More
Everton have tabled a £37 million bid for Artem Dovbyk from Roma, as revealed on Wednesday, and could move for a second striker if Beto departs.
It’s already been a summer of change in attack. Dominic Calvert-Lewin ended his nine-year stay earlier in the window after failing to agree a new contract, while Thierno Barry has joined from Villarreal as the first piece of the rebuild.
With Beto’s future now in doubt, the club’s owners, The Friedkin Group, are aiming to deliver Moyes an all-new strikeforce before the transfer deadline.
Additional Targets on the Radar
Everton are also monitoring Hamza Igamane of Rangers, although interested clubs are said to be waiting for the 22-year-old Moroccan’s asking price to drop before making a formal offer.
Sources suggest that, depending on outgoing business, Everton could make a late move for Igamane to further bolster their forward options ahead of the new campaign.
Outlook:
With Moyes eager to stamp his authority and reshape the squad, Everton’s forward line could look dramatically different in just a matter of weeks. Whether Beto secures a swift exit and the Toffees land Dovbyk — or perhaps two new strikers — will be one of the key storylines to watch before the window closes.