Leeds United's potential challenge in pursuit of Everton's £25m attacker outlined as 'difficult' claim made

A busy summer of transfer business is anticipated at Elland Road and talk of targets will only intensify in the coming weeks.

Beto is among the players already being mentioned as a potential addition, with Sky Sports claiming Leeds are considering a swoop.

He is currently Everton’s top scorer on seven league goals, having joined the Toffees from Udinese for a reported £25.75m in 2023.

According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, a deal for Beto would be difficult to do early in the window considering the uncertainty surrounding Everton’s attacking department.

As it stands, Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to leave Goodison Park as a free agent and has been linked with a clutch of clubs.

Armando Broja, meanwhile, looks set to return to Chelsea upon the expiry of his loan deal. Everton could, therefore, find themselves low on stock when it comes to forwards.

It has been claimed a move for Beto is possible is summer, but only if the Toffees conduct business of their own to ensure they are well-stocked.

There is also the issue of selling to a rival, with Leeds set to return to the top flight for the first time since their relegation in 2023.

An imposing presence at 6ft 4in, Beto cut his teeth in Portugal before moving to Serie A with Udinese.

His exploits in Italy sent his stock soaring and Everton wrapped up a deal for him in the latter stages of the summer 2023 window.

The 27-year-old has since amassed 68 appearances in Everton colours, scoring 14 goals.

Since clinching promotion back to the Premier League, Leeds have also been linked with the likes of Max Aarons, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Sean Longstaff and Jamie Vardy.

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