Why now is the perfect time for Everton to make move for Santiago Castro
Everton may have found the perfect time to swoop for Bologna striker Santiago Castro.
The Argentine forward is one of a number of names that have been linked as a centre-forward signing for the Blues.
As Goodison News have reported on, the future of Beto is uncertain amid interest from Nottingham Forest.
If the Guinea-Bissau international was to leave, that would make a new number nine a priority move for David Moyes.
The Scotsman will not want to enter the upcoming season with just senior striker in Thierno Barry at his disposal.
And a move for Castro has previously been tied to the future of Beto, making this an opportune time to strike.
Why Everton must remain vigiliant in Santiago Castro hunt
Everton's interest in Castro has long been documented, and his name has been popping up for months.
Just a few weeks ago, it was reported that Castro could be Everton's Beto replacement.
As Nottingham Forest circle around the Toffees forward, they must not stand still and allow Castro to make a move elsewhere.
Interestingly, it is sister club AS Roma who are also looking to strike a transfer for the South American.
But according to Calciomercato, noise over a move to the Premier League is getting "increasingly louder."
Bologna are also looking to move forward with plans to secure Castro's replacement, Spanish striker Carlos Espi.
With Beto potentially the subject of a move to Forest, now could be the time to act in the market before it becomes too late.
Who else could Everton land if Beto leaves?
Of course, if Everton are not able to pounce on Castro, then they could turn to a number of other options this summer.
The Blues have already missed out on Daizen Maeda, who has now joined Ipswich Town but Mohamed Amoura has once again been linked.
After Wolfsburg's relegation, he could be a cost effective solution in the market this transfer window.
Interestingly, Everton are also named in the race for Dusan Vlahovic, and that would be an ambitious signing for Moyes' side.
Other names are sure to pop up over the upcoming weeks, but the L3 outfit cannot be left scrambling to sort out their forward department.
Their slow transfer business so far has left them in a precarious situation as the right-back and midfield issues have yet to be solved either.
It's also a test of the Friedkins, who Everton fans won't be happy with if their priorities switch elsewhere.