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Cameron Smith

Thu 9 April 2026 7:40, UK

Everton have reportedly made an approach for Palmeiras striker Flaco Lopez.

The Argentine striker scored six times between January and March, as his side won the Campeonato Paulista, the regional Championship in Sao Paulo.

Alongside this, he has scored three times and registered three assists in the opening period of the Brazilian Serie A campaign.

The report from Brazilian outlet Bola VIP suggests that the Toffees sit alongside Brentford as two Premier League sides to have registered their interest in the 25-year-old, having approached Palmeries with enquiries.

With European football potentially on the cards, David Moyes will be looking to strengthen over the summer, with the prospect of more matches and a more congested schedule.

Palmeiras to demand a high fee for Flaco Lopez services

Joining the club from Argentine outfit Lanus in 2022, Lopez has continued to grow in importance for the Sao Paulo giants.

As a result, he could be the next in line to make the move from Palmeiras to England, following in the footsteps of Estevao, Luis Guilherme and Gabriel Jesus.

In the report coming from South America, it is outlined that the striker is valued in the region of £35-40million, while Palmeiras themselves are not in a hurry to negotiate.

It is reported that behind the scenes, the striker favours a move to the Premier League, with a switch to England considered the best option for his further development.

The club plans to keep the player for now and aims to increase his market value through success on the pitch this season.

Everton set for big summer is Europe is secured

After a tumultuous period fighting at the wrong end of the Premier League, the Toffees are in the strongest position since Carlo Ancelotti’s 2021 departure.

Under Moyes, Blues fans would have snapped your hand off for a simple mid-table finish this term. Instead, they find themselves in the race for European football.

Should Everton qualify for European football for the first time since 2017, a transformative summer could be on the cards at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Interest in signing Jack Grealish permanently is there, which would be a big statement, while the prospect of continental football could entice more quality to make the Merseyside switch.

If Europe is secured, the coming summer could set Moyes’ side up to continue competing higher up the Premier League standings, and progress even further in the coming years.