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Leeds United Eye Everton’s Beto in Bold £26m Premier League Ambition

Fresh off a triumphant return to the Premier League, Leeds United are not resting on their laurels. With 100 points amassed and Championship glory secured, attention at Elland Road has swiftly turned to squad strengthening—and particularly, to goals.

According to TEAMtalk, Leeds are now preparing a bid for Everton striker Beto, the £26m-rated Guinea-Bissau international who arrived at Goodison Park last summer. The interest, first reported by Sky Sports and detailed further by TEAMtalk, signals a clear intention from chairman Paraag Marathe and manager Daniel Farke: survival is not enough—ambition is in motion.

Why Beto is on the Radar

Beto scored seven Premier League goals last season and has managed 14 goals in 68 appearances overall for Everton. While not prolific, the 27-year-old has impressed with his work ethic and physicality—qualities that fit well into a newly-promoted side aiming to adapt quickly.

As TEAMtalk reports, Everton defender James Tarkowski praised Beto’s dedication, saying:

“He works so hard” and “is constantly outside working on every aspect of his game.”

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Leeds are not looking merely for a goalscorer—they want a forward who can press, hold the ball, and lead the line in tough fixtures. With Patrick Bamford continuing to struggle with injuries and Mateo Joseph still developing, it’s clear why Farke is eyeing reinforcements.

Joel Piroe’s 19-goal haul in the Championship was commendable, but the Premier League demands more. As TEAMtalk points out, Leeds are open to spending upwards of £100m this summer, with Beto reportedly one of their top priorities.

Everton’s Stance and the Likelihood of a Deal

While Sky Sports have not confirmed whether Everton boss David Moyes would sanction Beto’s departure, TEAMtalk’s sources suggest that the Merseyside club are willing to listen to offers. With the striker under contract until 2027, Leeds would likely need to table a deal in the region of £26m—just over what Everton paid Udinese in 2023.

According to TEAMtalk:

“Sources have told TEAMtalk’s Everton correspondent, Harry Watkinson, that Beto could leave Everton for Leeds this summer.”

Given Everton’s ongoing financial pressures and their own squad reshaping under Moyes, there may be room for negotiation. Leeds’s willingness to invest—especially in a player with proven top-flight experience—could tip the scales.

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Marathe and Farke aligned on Recruitment

Crucially, there’s a sense of unity and clear strategy behind Leeds’s summer ambitions. Chairman Paraag Marathe recently told the Yorkshire Evening Post:

“Together, we are going to build the best squad that we can with every penny that we’re allowed to spend to go and compete in the Premier League.”

Leeds aren’t just targeting a striker. As per TEAMtalk, they also want to bring in a goalkeeper, two full-backs, a central midfielder, a centre-back and a right-winger. But Beto would be a headline capture—a sign of intent that Leeds are back to stay.

With Farke’s attacking philosophy and the pressing intensity that defined Leeds’s successful Championship campaign, a forward like Beto could thrive—especially with service from Piroe, Gnonto, and Summerville.

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If you’re a Leeds fan, this news will have you dreaming of a full Elland Road and a striker like Beto leading the line against Premier League opposition. This isn’t a speculative link—it’s a statement. Leeds are acting early, smartly, and with intent.

Beto might not have been top of the wishlist for some fans, but dig a little deeper and the logic is sound. He’s strong, mobile, and used to the rigours of English football. Yes, his goal return isn’t dazzling, but that Everton side was short on creativity. In a more attacking Leeds setup, with the likes of Gnonto and Piroe supporting him, Beto could hit double digits.

Let’s not forget the character factor. Any striker who’s “constantly working on every aspect of his game” has the right mentality to play for a club like Leeds, where effort matters just as much as end product.

If Leeds can get this deal done for £26m, it would mark one of their shrewdest Premier League investments yet—especially if it allows them to build a balanced, resilient squad across the pitch.

With Marathe and Farke clearly pulling in the same direction, and the club willing to spend, this summer could be transformational. Leeds are not just aiming to survive—they’re gearing up to compete.