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Abde Ezzalzouli Transfer Latest as Real Betis Set €40m Valuation

Credit to SportsBoom for bringing this developing story into focus, because the sense of inevitability around Abde Ezzalzouli’s future is growing by the week. Real Betis appear braced for serious offers, and the Premier League is circling.

Premier League Interest Intensifies

SportsBoom report that Abde is attracting attention from Newcastle United, Aston Villa, West Ham United and Everton, with Napoli also monitoring the situation. It is telling that he is described in scouting reports as the “profile best suited for the Premier League tempo.” That phrase alone feels like a recruitment department’s green light.

There is also a striking image from the Benito Villamarín, where over half of the scouting section is reportedly reserved for English clubs at each home fixture. That hints at what the article calls a looming “Summer Exodus.” Betis may not want to lose their most dynamic forward, but they recognise market reality.

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Newcastle are said to view him as a source of “explosive power” as they build towards sustained Champions League participation. Aston Villa, under Unai Emery, see him as the “missing piece” in their attacking rotation. West Ham and Everton are understood to regard him as a “project signing,” an investment in development as much as instant output.

Pace and Production in La Liga

The numbers underline why the interest feels justified. Abde’s top speed of 34.1 km/h stands out, but more significant is his average of 4.5 successful dribbles per match. He ranks among La Liga’s top three for progressive carries into the penalty area.

Scouting notes reference his “elite first touch followed by explosive acceleration.” That combination, particularly in England where transitions are frequent and space can appear suddenly, is invaluable. There are caveats, as SportsBoom note that he must refine his concentration across 90 minutes and polish his final ball. Even so, “PL-ready” appears in more than one assessment.

Data also confirms he is at a career peak in terms of goals and assists. Timing, in football and finance, is everything.

€40m Valuation and Summer 2026 Strategy

Betis are expected to open negotiations between €35m and €40m, partly shaped by sell on clauses owed to Barcelona. Newcastle may test that resolve with an opening offer of €30m to €35m, but the Spanish club are thought to have rejected winter bids to maximise profit in the Summer 2026 window.

With salary expectations reportedly between €5m and €6m per year, any deal will require conviction. Yet the Premier League’s financial gravity often decides such stories before they formally begin.

If Abde leaves, it will not be a gamble taken lightly. It will be a calculation, shaped by pace, projection and profit.

Our View – EPL Index Analysis

From an Everton perspective, this feels intriguing rather than extravagant. Labelled a “project signing,” Abde Ezzalzouli represents the type of calculated risk the club have often avoided in recent years.

An Everton supporter might argue that pace and directness have been missing at Goodison Park. A winger capable of 4.5 successful dribbles per game would change how the team attacks. The statistic of 34.1 km/h top speed speaks to a weapon that can stretch defences and relieve pressure.

There would be caution too. €35m to €40m is a significant outlay, particularly for a player who must sharpen his final ball. 

Napoli’s interest also raises the stakes. Competing financially with elite European sides is not straightforward. Yet if the club truly see him as long term value, not simply short term flair, then this is the type of recruitment that signals ambition rather than survival.

For Everton supporters, the question would be simple. Are we ready to back upside, or will we watch another talent accelerate elsewhere?