Beto transfer: Everton striker beats snow to jet away and seal exit
Beto is close to joining Torino from Everton in the winter transfer window, according to Tuttosport.
The news outlet reports (6 January) that the Guinean is in Italy after successfully taking a flight from Manchester despite the heavy snowfall in England.
Torino are said to be close to an agreement with the Blues to take the striker on loan with an obligation to buy for around £12.5million.
The 26-year-old came on as a late substitute for the Toffees as they lost 1-0 to Bournemouth on Saturday (4 January), with key details still to be sorted before his exit.
Everton should focus on reinforcements after Beto transfer
The Merseyside outfit have struggled to find the back of the net this season, scoring the second-fewest goals in the Premier League so far.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been Sean Dyche’s preferred option up top, but the Englishman seems to be missing his shooting boots.
Armando Broja has started for the Blues in the last two matches but has failed to make a big enough impact, picking up another possible injury.
Everton are in a relegation battle at the moment, sitting a point above 18th-placed Ipswich Town in the Premier League table.
The Merseysiders did well to get points off of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City, but the results in the last two fixtures have been damaging.
While the Toffees have a game in hand over those below them in the English top flight, that match is against Liverpool.
Dyche has managed to retain the Blues’ Premier League status, but the Goodison faithful are fearful this time around with zero progression made.
Beto may be leaving, but he must be replaced adequately.
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