Everton have recently been strongly linked with a move for Atletico-MG star Alisson Santana and have reportedly submitted an initial bid for the young talent.
As we have consistently reported, Sean Dyche is eager to bring in another winger before the transfer window closes, even after the signings of Jack Harrison and Jesper Lindstrom.
Alisson, 18, is regarded as one of the most promising young players in Brazilian football, attracting interest from several clubs.
The teenager has already made 29 senior appearances for Atletico-MG, scoring two goals.
According to reports from Brazil, Everton are competing with multiple clubs for Alisson and have already made a ‘first offer,’ hoping to finalize a deal next week.
GOAL Brazil suggests that Atletico is looking for bids starting at €10m (£8.5m) for Alisson, although they haven’t set a fixed asking price, aware of the widespread interest.
There have been rumors that Everton considered paying his release clause, but TEAMtalk confirms this is not true. With limited finances, even €10m is a stretch for the club without player sales.
Everton’s takeover deal is also nearing completion. As we exclusively reported weeks ago, Everton is actively looking to sell Neal Maupay and Mason Holgate to raise funds.
There has been some progress on both fronts. Marseille made a loan offer for Maupay, but Everton rejected it, preferring a deal with an obligation to buy or an outright sale. Marseille remains interested, and further talks are expected.
Holgate, meanwhile, is reportedly drawing interest from Ajax, and Everton would welcome the opportunity to sell him.
Additionally, there’s uncertainty surrounding Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has entered the final 12 months of his contract and has reportedly ‘refused’ an extension.
Everton’s financial struggles are well-known, but there might be hope on the horizon. John Textor is close to finalizing a deal to take over the club.
Textor, who owns a 45% stake in Crystal Palace, has signed an exclusivity agreement with Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri to purchase his 94.1% stake in the club.
The American businessman, who also owns Brazilian side Botafogo, Belgian club RWD Molenbeek, and is the majority shareholder of Lyon, has been in talks with Moshiri in Liverpool. The Guardian reports that the takeover could be finalized by the end of this week.
The deal hinges on Textor selling his shares in Palace, which he is confident of doing before January.
