Everton’s recruitment staff will be hard at work over these final days considering any late opportunities in the market.
The January transfer window has not gone the way in which Everton fans would have hoped for, but perhaps the way they would have expected.
David Moyes has been made to watch as other clubs around the Blues have pulled off some January additions.
Time is running out for Everton this month as the opportunity to add to their squad for a European push is fading.
What should be Everton’s top priority before the deadline on Monday? 😬
The clock is ticking… ⏰
As the days roll by, Fabrizio Romano believes Everton are keen to sign Brooke Norton-Cuffy as the right-back area needs an upgrade.
However, there is another option emerging for the Blues.
The Friedkins eyeing late Beto swap deal for Everton
Everton wanted to sign a new right-back over the summer as they prepared for the exit of Nathan Patterson.
Despite their best efforts, the Toffees rolled into the 2025/26 campaign with the same options for Moyes.
According to reports in Italy, Everton have received interest from Bologna in their striker Beto.
Five assists this season… this would be a huge upgrade for Everton! 🤩
Could this be the right-back Everton need to transform the team?
The interesting spin on this is that Everton are believed to have asked about Emil Holm in a potential swap deal with the Serie A outfit.
Everton have shown an interest in Holm already this month as a potential option to bolster their right-back spot.
There will be some concerns about the Swedish defender, though.
Playing his football over in Italy, Holm has a dreadful injury record, which is one of the few cons over the attack-minded right-back.
Dan Friedkin must use connections to pull Holm deal off
Everton’s owners already have experience of operating in the Italian market through their ownership of AS Roma.
The Friedkins are backing Roma in the market after Dan Friedkin flew into Rome to support Gian Piero Gasperini throughout the market.
Now, it is time for the Friedkins to get behind their Merseyside club, with January additions vitally needed.
The only concern surrounding this deal may then lead on to whether Everton will have enough up front to support Thierno Barry.
Although Everton would be landing an upgrade at right-back with Holm, they could be leaving themselves short at striker without any further additions.
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