Overview
- Everton rejected a Juventus approach for Beto last week and remain reluctant to sanction a late-window exit without a superior replacement.
- Beto struck a 97th‑minute equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Brighton, with social clips of his celebrations prompting fan speculation that the club has not echoed.
- Squad depth is a key factor in the stance, with Beto one of only two senior centre-forwards alongside Thierno Barry.
- Talks with Chelsea over a loan for winger Tyrique George with an option to buy progressed on Sunday, and David Moyes indicated potential incomings before the 7pm deadline.
- Budget pressure has eased under the Friedkin Group, with Everton exploring targets such as Youssef En‑Nesyri earlier in the window and turning down a Lazio bid for Tim Iroegbunam.