Tutto Atalanta reports that Atalanta plans to bid £17 million for striker Beto, potentially taking advantage of Everton. As previously reported by the Italian publication (5 August), Atalanta has decided to make a bid for Beto. The notion is that, following the signing of Ben Godfrey from Everton, Atalanta might now use their strong connection with the Toffees to complete a deal for Beto. Everton prepare for the Beto transfer war. It is no secret that there has been speculation over Beto’s future for months. However, Atalanta’s attitude to the 26-year-old raises some concerns.
The Europa League holders certainly scent blood in the water, and you have to wonder how the blue half of Merseyside reacts to this potential deal. Beto didn’t exactly light up the league last season, scoring only three goals in 30 games. With being said, some would have assumed that having depth takes precedence over sales in situations like this.
It’s an issue of trusting management. Everyone wants to see fresh faces come through the door, but with only a few weeks left in the transfer window, they appear to be more on defense than offense. Perhaps Sean Dyche has some tricks up his sleeve. In any case, it will be interesting to see how the fans react to this potentially lucrative offer.
Atalanta can offer Champions League football as a prize for winning the Europa League last season, but the decision will ultimately be up to Everton.
