Fiorentina’s Interest in Beto
Everton striker Beto is on Fiorentina’s radar as a potential replacement for Moise Kean if the Italian forward leaves for Como before the transfer window closes. Journalist Gianluca di Marzio reports that the Italian club is monitoring the 28-year-old, who has experience at Udinese and is familiar to Fiorentina’s director of football Fabio Paratici from his own time in England with Tottenham. No fee has been disclosed, but the club would likely view the transfer as a bargain.
Kean’s Potential Exit
Fiorentina are in danger of losing Kean, who is also attracting interest from Cesc Fabregas’ Como. The former Everton man’s entourage is working to secure a deal, and Como has yet to submit a second offer. If Kean departs, Fiorentina will enter the market and have Beto among the candidates to replace him.
Beto’s Current Situation
Beto’s contract with Everton expires next summer, though the club may have an option to extend it for another year. Even if Everton exercise that option, selling him this summer would be prudent to avoid the final year of his contract. Transfermarkt rates Beto at €18m, while Everton paid €25m for him three years ago, suggesting an asking price in that range. Beto remains a backup to Thierno Barry, who has impressed in pre-season, but Everton would likely want a replacement lined up-perhaps Chelsea’s Liam Delap-before sanctioning an exit.
Everton’s Options
All hinges on Kean’s move. If he heads to Como, Fiorentina will enter the market and have Beto on their radar. Until then, Everton can keep Beto as a backup option while evaluating potential replacements. The club’s decision will ultimately depend on the outcome of Kean’s transfer negotiations and the market conditions for a 28-year-old forward.
