Everton contact Igor Jesus as £16.6m Botafogo transfer news emerges

Everton have placed Igor Jesus on their radar ahead of the January transfer window, according to UOL.

Felipe Silva, who reported the news via the Brazilian outlet's website, added via X [8 December] that the Toffees have made contact with the Botafogo striker, who John Textor wanted to bring to Goodison Park if his takeover attempt succeeded [Alan Nixon].

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest have been told they will not be successful with offers below £16.6million upon enquiring, meaning Sean Dyche's side would have to fork out a similar sum as they look to strengthen their attack amid Beto's uncertain future on Merseyside [Calciomercato.com].

Everton contact Igor Jesus as £16.6m Botafogo transfer news emerges

Apart from Everton and Forest, Wolves are also in the mix for the 23-year-old ahead of January and it is easy to see why.

Jesus joined Botafogo from Shabab Al-Ahli on a free transfer in the summer and has since scored eight goals and provided five assists in 30 appearances across all competitions, helping them win the Brazilian Serie A and the Copa Libertadores.

With the Brazil season now wrapped up and the January transfer window just weeks away, the Brazil international is understandably attracting a significant amount of interest.

RTI Esporte reported in November that Botafogo were adamant about avoiding any transfer negotiations before the season ended and pointed towards Jesus' £83.5m release clause to any interested party.

A £16.6m fee, however, is much more feasible for Everton, who are also possibly thinking about a future without Dominic Calvert-Lewin as he enters the final six months of his contract.

In other Everton news, Toffees officials were present in Turkey at the weekend as they watched this winger in action ahead of the transfer window.

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