The striker position has been a huge issue for Everton over the last couple of years, with no player able to fill the void and nail the role down as their own.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin started the season as the number one option, but his injury issues have once again reared their head, failing to appear in a single game since the end of January.
The 28-year-old has also recently been linked with a move away from Merseyside this summer, with Manchester United and Nottingham Forest ready to pounce for his signature.
Beto has since filled in over the past couple of weeks, scoring five goals in four appearances at one stage, but has failed to find the net in any of his last five outings under David Moyes.
Such form could see the manager delve into the market to land a new talisman, with one name linked with a move to kickstart the move to the Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium.
Everton plotting summer move for £80m talisman
According to TBR, Everton are targeting a move for Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis this summer, but gave some serious competition from other sides in England’s top-flight.
Newcastle United, Forest, Fulham and West Ham United are also interested in making a move for the 26-year-old this summer, unsurprisingly so given his form in Portugal.
The Greek international has registered 24 goals and nine assists in his 46 appearances across all competitions, including seven in the Champions League.
The report states that the Liga Portugal outfit don’t want to part ways with their star man, but could be resigned to losing him should any side trigger his £80m release clause.
Whilst it would be an astronomical fee for the Toffees to pay, he would provide the goals needed in the final third, being their own version of a player who’s set the Premier League alight.
Why Pavlidis would be Moyes’ very own Isak at Everton
Newcastle forward Alexander Isak has thrived beyond the imagination of everyone in the Premier League, firing the Magpies to new heights during his time on Tyneside.
The Swede has netted 59 goals in his 102 appearances for Eddie Howe’s side in the last three seasons, leading to links to the likes of Arsenal and Merseyside rivals Liverpool.
However, any deal for the 25-year-old would set any interested parties back around £150m, highlighting how impressive he’s been since his move to St James’ Park back in the summer of 2022.
The Toffees could land their very own version of the Swede this summer in the form of Benfica ace Pavlidis, who’s been labelled as a similar player to Isak by FBref.
When delving into their respective stats from the ongoing campaign, the Greek has managed to match or outperform the Magpies’ talisman in numerous key areas – highlighting how much of an impressive addition he would be.
Games played
28
27
Goals & assists
19
25
Pass accuracy
75%
75%
Shot-on-target accuracy
48%
43%
Shots on target per game
1.5
1.4
Aerials won
1.4
0.9
Aerial success rate
38%
33%
Pavlidis, who’s been labelled “fantastic” by former footballer Jay Bothroyd, may have registered fewer combined goals and assists, but has notched a higher shot-on-target accuracy rate – showcasing his clinical nature in the final third.
He’s also won more aerials per 90, whilst also winning more of the aerial battles he’s entered, potentially offering Moyes the all-round centre-forward presence he’s been lacking at Goodison.
Whilst £80m may appear to be a hefty sum for a player who is unproven in the Premier League, the 26-year-old has demonstrated his qualities which would certainly boost the club’s attacking department in the future.
With multiple sides interested in his signature during the upcoming window, they will have to work tirelessly to complete a deal, but it would be one that is worthwhile if he can replicate his form from recent seasons.
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