Goal Brazil reports that Everton is anticipated to make a bid in the next days to sign Atletico-MG forward Alisson.
On August 19, the news site revealed that he had a £51.2 million release clause for teams overseas.
The 18-year-old, who can also play on the wings, is reportedly waiting for an offer from the Toffees before accepting a deal with the Brazilian team.
It is quite unlikely that Everton will spend more than £50 million on Alisson.
Despite his potential, the Toffees’ pursuit of Alisson has to be carefully weighed against the team’s present needs and budgetary plan.
For an 18-year-old who is versatile but predominantly a striker, the valuation of £50 million or more seems high for a team that is facing financial difficulties and needs to prioritize their spending.
The fact that Everton has already signed Jesper Lindstrom and Iliman Ndiaye suggests that they are focused on adding players for the final third, but they still have a serious need for a defense.
Although intriguing, Alisson would mostly provide competition or depth to the forward line, where they already have options.
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