The 2023/24 Europa League champions are in the market for a striker after losing Mateo Retegui to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah.

Ademola Lookman could also leave this summer for Atletico Madrid or Inter Milan.

Atalanta have turned to the Everton centre-forward, who knows Serie A well from his time with Udinese, where he scored 22 times in 65 appearances.

The Toffees picked Beto up from the Italian side.

Everton already spent £27 million to sign Thierno Barry from Villarreal and might consider letting Beto leave.

The manager might not welcome the idea after seeing Armando Broja and Dominic Calvert-Lewin leave.

The Toffees are light in front, and sanctioning Beto’s exit might not be wise.

Beto bagged eight goals and two assists in 30 Premier League appearances last term.

Everton should hold on to Beto unless Atalanta can cough up serious money (View).

He is far from the most prolific striker. However, he remains a wise squad option, especially under David Moyes.

His size, work rate, and willingness to press make him an ideal back-up to Barry, who will need time to adapt to the Premier League.

With Calvert-Lewin and Broja gone, Everton cannot afford to weaken their frontline further. Beto knows his role and fits Moyes’ physical, direct system.

His hold-up play, aerial ability, and link-up strengths remain underrated.

Atalanta might be tempted by his Serie A experience, but unless they are offering enough to fund a clear upgrade, Everton should resist.

Moyes needs depth and reliability, not another hole to patch. Beto, who earns £50,000 per week, is the right man to keep around, unless the money is too good to refuse.