Report: Everton plotting January move for rapid £27m striker likened to Alexander Isak

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Everton could look to bring attacking reinforcements to Goodison Park in the January transfer window.

Richarlison continues to be a big loss for the Blues, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin has struggled with injuries.

Now, according to Calciomercato, Everton are reportedly plotting a January move for Udinese’s Beto.

The Italian outlet claims the Toffees are in the race alongside Napoli, Fiorentina and Borussia Dortmund.

Beto has been impressive for Udinese since joining for a reported £8.5million in the summer of 2021.

To date, the 24-year-old has made 45 appearances for his club, registering 17 goals and one assist.

This season, Beto has six goals from 15 Serie A outings, once again showing his quality at the highest level.

In terms of price tag, Gazzetta dello Sport – via Sport Witness – claimed Napoli were ready to spend about £27million on him.

‘Could develop into one of the most lethal strikers in Italian football’

Scouting website Breaking the Lines praised Beto earlier this year.

‘Standing at 1.94 m (6ft 4in) tall, the 23-year-old of Bissau-Guinean origins is a well-built striker,’ they wrote.

‘He is physically strong and can dominate in the air, but he has also displayed comfort with the ball at his feet and can make rapid surges towards goal.

‘Beto has proven to be a capable finisher so far in Serie A.

‘If Cioffi can utilize their talents and encourage Udinese to play expansive football, Beto could develop into one of the most lethal strikers in Italian football.’

Udinese director Pierpaolo Marino is quoted by Area Napoli as saying: “He has the characteristics to become a player very similar to (Victor) Osimhen.’

Beto has also been compared to Newcastle United and Sweden star Alexander Isak.