Everton want to sign Benfica attacker Everton Cebolinha
Everton are reportedly among many clubs keen on signing Everton Cebolinha, given his fractious relationship with Benfica.
According to Brazilian media outlet UOL, the Toffees have rekindled their 2020 interest to sign the former Gremio forward.
The 25-year-old is understood to be at odds with his club due to the lack of game time and his agent even complained about his manager Jorge Jesus and suggested that his client would leave if things do not change soon.
Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan are the other clubs linked with a move for the Brazilian attacker who could be sold by Benfica in the January transfer window.
Good move?
Cebolinha has only started seven league games this season and still has a decent return of two goals and three assists.
At 25, he’s clearly not on the older side and could do with a change of scenery.
He was rated very highly back in Gremio, but his coaches at Benfica have failed to get the best of him so far.
The fact that his agent has been so vocal in his criticism of the manager suggests that the player could be looking for an exit route in January.
The Toffees have been linked with plenty of attackers since Rafa Benitez’s arrival, so they could enter the market for the Brazilian.
However, they will have to secure the 25-year-old’s services ahead of clubs who can afford to pay him higher wages.
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