Atalanta eye move for Everton striker Beto | OneFootball

Everton striker Beto is a target for Serie A side Atalanta as they look to bolster their attack ahead of next season, per La Gazzetta dello Sport (via TuttoMercatoWeb).

The 2023/24 Europa League winners are in the market for a striker after losing Mateo Retegui to Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah.

Ademola Lookman could also leave this summer for Atletico Madrid or Inter Milan.

Atalanta have turned to the Everton centre-forward, who knows Serie A well from his time with Udinese, where he scored 22 times in 65 appearances.

Everton already spent £27 million to sign Thierno Barry from Villarreal and might consider allowing Beto to leave.

However, manager David Moyes might not welcome the idea after Armando Broja and Dominic Calvert-Lewin left the club this summer.

The Toffees are light up front, and sanctioning Beto’s exit may not be wise.

Beto bagged eight goals and two assists in 30 Premier League appearances last term. While he is not the most prolific striker, he is a useful squad option for Moyes.

His size, work rate, and willingness to press make him an ideal back-up to Barry, who will need time to adapt to the Premier League.

With Calvert-Lewin and Broja gone, Everton cannot afford to weaken their frontline further. Beto knows his role and fits Moyes’ direct system.

His hold-up play, aerial ability and link-up strengths remain underrated.

Atalanta might be tempted by his Serie A experience, but unless they are offering enough to fund a clear upgrade, Everton should resist them.

Moyes needs depth and reliability, not another hole to fill. Beto, who earns £50,000 per week, is the right man to keep around, unless the money is too good to refuse.