Everton Transfer News: Beto Exit Talks Grow as Fiorentina Circle

Everton are moving towards a significant late-window decision over Beto, with TeamTalk reporting that Fiorentina remain in discussions over a deal for the striker as the Italian club continue to reshape their forward line.

The broad picture is becoming clearer. Beto, now 28, is understood to be open to a return to Serie A, where he previously impressed with Udinese. At the same time, Everton appear to have accepted that his pathway to regular starts has narrowed. TEAMtalk states he knows Thierno Barry is now ahead of him in the pecking order, a development that has altered the mood around his future.

There is no immediate suggestion of a done deal, and no formal bid has yet landed, but there is enough movement around the situation to make this one worth watching closely. Fiorentina are exploring attacking options with Moise Kean on course to depart, and Beto is among the names under active consideration.

Beto transfer stance taking shape

What matters here is that Everton are not forcing the player out, but they are “preparing for a sale if an acceptable bid arrives before the window shuts”. That line is important because it suggests a club willing to act, provided the numbers and replacement plan make sense.

Beto is under contract until 2027, with the option of a further year, so Everton are not under pressure to accept poor terms. Even so, the financial reality is also straightforward. They paid around £26million to sign him from Udinese in 2023 and, as the report explains, “Any deal now is likely to fall short of that figure, though they will still look to recoup a meaningful fee.”

There is also a football explanation behind the timing. David Moyes has seen Barry make a fast impact, scoring in the Premier League win over Crystal Palace and then following up with a hat-trick in the Carabao Cup at Preston. Beto, by contrast, was left as an unused substitute in Everton’s 4-0 victory in midweek.

The optics of that evening did not go unnoticed. According to the report, “It looked like he could’ve been saying goodbye”, after he stayed behind to take photos with supporters. Whether that proves significant remains to be seen, but it added to the sense that his status is changing.

Fiorentina, Leeds United and replacement plans

Fiorentina are the club most firmly in the frame, even with their pursuit of Joshua Zirkzee developing at the same time. TEAMtalk says contact is ongoing and that Beto’s preference for Italy is well known. He also has “multiple possibilities” before the window closes, which leaves the door open to movement from elsewhere.

Leeds United are one of the clubs to have considered him previously and are still seeking a striker, while Nottingham Forest have been linked in some quarters. Yet the strongest thread remains the one leading back to Florence.

For Everton, this is where the detail becomes crucial. Sources are said to be adamant that Beto will only be allowed to leave if a replacement is secured. That makes complete sense. Squad depth at centre-forward can disappear quickly over a long season, and Moyes is unlikely to sanction an exit without cover in place.

One name to note is Zian Flemming. Leeds admire him, and Everton do too. The suggestion that Everton are eyeing potential replacements for Beto gives this story an added layer, because it points to planning already under way behind the scenes.

Everton balancing value and squad needs

Beto’s Everton spell has had flashes of encouragement, and 10 goals in 40 appearances last season offered some return. But this increasingly feels like a case of timing, opportunity and fit. A player who wants regular football, a club open to doing business, and a market in Italy that may offer the cleanest solution.

For now, Everton’s position is measured. They will listen, they will wait, and they will move only if the right offer arrives and the right replacement is lined up. Until then, Beto remains an Everton player, but the direction of travel is becoming harder to ignore.

Our View

From an Everton fan’s point of view, this is one of those reports that creates mixed feelings. There is no doubt Beto has remained a popular figure, and when you read that “It looked like he could’ve been saying goodbye”, that hits a little harder because supporters do build a connection with players who wear their heart on their sleeve.

At the same time, if Beto wants to go and “the player’s preference to return to Serie A is known”, then Everton have to be practical. Moyes has clearly seen something in Barry, and if the new striker is taking his chance then sentiment cannot drive the decision-making. That is especially true if Beto has been told he is no longer first choice.

The key for Everton supporters is the replacement point. The report says the club will only sell if they line one up, and that has to remain non-negotiable. Letting Beto leave without proper cover would feel reckless, even if Barry has started brilliantly. Injuries, loss of form and fixture congestion can change everything quickly.

There is also the money side of it. If Everton cannot recover the full £26million, then they need to make sure any fee still helps the wider squad. This only becomes a good piece of business if the club reinvest intelligently and ends the window stronger than it began. If that happens, fans will understand. If it does not, this will feel like a gamble.