Beto could make former club millions with Leeds transfer from Everton
Beto’s future at Everton is uncertain going into the summer transfer window.
The striker had a revival at Goodison Park upon David Moyes’ arrival midway through the season, netting eight Premier League goals despite only scoring once in his first 14 matches.
As a result, Leeds United are already eyeing Beto to potentially lead their line after securing promotion to the Premier League.
However, Everton may not get all of the transfer fee if they choose to sell the striker.
Portimonense set to pocket £2.1 million from Beto departure
Beto had played for numerous clubs before he joined Everton in 2023.
The Guinea-Bissau international made his claim to fame in Portugal after succeeding at multiple sides before ending up at Portimonense.
From here, he then joined Italian side Udinese on loan before moving permanently in 2022.
Portuguese newspaper Record has reported in its print edition (11 June, pg 20) that Portimonense will receive money if Everton chooses to sell the striker.
The Toffees are said to be demanding around £21 million from Leeds for Beto.
If this is met by the Yorkshire side, then Portimonense could net £2.1 million due to the Portuguese club still owning 10 per cent of his sports rights.
Everton need to demand at least £30million for Beto
If reports are correct, and Everton only want just over £20million for the striker, this is simply unacceptable.
Across an entire season, if Beto netted at the same rate as he did under Moyes, he would easily hit double figures.
For a striker who is about to hit his prime, Everton cannot give him away for cheap to a potential Premier League rival.
| Beto’s Premier League form since David Moyes’ arrival | |
| Appearances | 18 |
| Goals | 7 |
| Assists | 0 |
On top of this, the fact that a chunk of the fee will not be going to the Toffees means that they must demand more for their striker.
At minimum, Everton should receive a £30million bid before an offer is even considered.
Otherwise, if the Toffees do sell Beto for the touted price, the Merseyside club are unlikely to find a better striker for the fee they will receive.