Everton fans should keep a close eye on a fresh transfer rumor as the winter window gets closer. Recent reports from Italian sports media have dropped some interesting details about a possible move. Matteo Moretto started the buzz by suggesting a swap deal.
This trade would involve Toffees striker Beto and AS Roma forward Artem Dovbyk. Since the Friedkin Group owns both clubs, people see a natural link between the two sides. Still, making a trade like this work in real life is much harder than just swapping names on a list.
Everton linked with swap deal
Il Messaggero points out that Roma’s bosses, like Beto, think he fits what they need on the pitch. However, they won’t pull the trigger on his arrival until they move some of their own players first. For one, attacking midfielder Tommaso Baldanzi has to leave before any new faces come in.
Hellas Verona have tracked the young Italian for a long time now. On top of that, what happens with Niccolo Pisilli might also change how Roma builds their squad this winter. Gazzetta dello Sport doesn’t sound quite as convinced about the news. They call the swap an “emergency fix” that neither team really wants as a first choice.
Roma want to check out other options first. So, this plan will probably stay on the back burner until late January. If Roma decide they don’t need Dovbyk anymore, Everton look like an easy landing spot. This path stays open because Dan Friedkin sits on both sides of the table.
Even so, differing price tags and high wages usually kill swap deals before they finish. The fast-ticking clock at the end of the month makes things even tougher for everyone involved. A deal like this needs perfect timing between two different leagues to actually happen.
Will this swap deal be good for the Toffees?
This swap looks like a massive roll of the dice for Everton. Artem Dovbyk has more natural talent than Beto. He might be the spark that finally ends their struggle to score goals. Then again, the mess of the January window usually ruins how a team plays together. Swapping a player who knows the squad for a struggling striker remains a big risk, even with the owner connections.
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