Everton are eyeing Udinese striker Beto after an impressive start to the season for the Italian club.
That’s according to Gazzetta dello Sport (via Sport Witness), who claim Everton are among a host of clubs to have watched Beto this season.
Borussia Dortmund, Fiorentina and Napoli are also reportedly keeping an eye on the towering striker, who also managed 13 goals in all competitions last season.
The report does not suggest that any club has contacted Udinese regarding Beto as it stands, but Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis is willing to spend €30m on the striker.
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Everton’s interest in Beto is understandable as Frank Lampard’s side struggle to score goals so far this season. Dominic Calvert-Lewin once again found himself suffering from regular injuries, so a reliable new striker could be high on Everton’s priority list.
Like Calvert-Lewin, Beto offers a physical and aerial presence in the area. The Portuguese striker stands at six feet four inches, similar in height to Everton’s current number nine.
With some big clubs in Europe also chasing Beto, Everton may want to make their move fast to secure his signature.
