Rumour Mill: Beto linked with Serie A return as Fiorentina circle | OneFootball

are reporting that Fiorentina are stepping up their interest in Everton striker Beto, with talks progressing over a proposed €20M (£17M) deal.

The 28-year-old forward has reportedly given his green light to the move, and is keen on a return to Serie A where he previously enjoyed success with Udinese. Fiorentina have identified Beto as a primary target as they look to reshape their frontline, with ex-Toffee Moise Kean heavily linked with a move to Como and alternative target Joshua Zirkzee’s situation remaining complex.

However, a deal is far from finalized on the Everton side. Reports indicate that Blues management are unwilling to sanction Beto's departure late in the transfer window without first securing an adequate replacement.

Having signed from Udinese for around £26M in 2023, Beto has struggled to consistently secure the primary centre-forward role. While Everton would be taking a slight loss on the original fee, a €20M figure could provide useful funds for a late rebuild — provided David Moyes and the recruitment team can line up a successor in time.

The interest from Italy makes sense given his prior Serie A profile, and the €20M fee is plausible. However, unless Everton lock down a replacement striker, this transfer seems likely to remain on hold, regardless of the player's readiness to return to Italy.