Everton have made contact with a La Liga side about a deal to sign a new forward in a big-money deal this summer, according to Sports Boom.
The Toffees bolstered their attack in the last two transfer windows with the arrivals of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Tyler Dibling, Thierno Barry, Jack Grealish (loan), and Tyrique George, but David Moyes is still keen to add even more firepower next season, with the club vying to qualify for Europe.
A number of attackers have been linked with a move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but it has now emerged that they have made the first move for a star who is well known for his electric pace.
Abde Ezzalzouli real betis
Everton are keen to bring in another forward, with the future of Grealish unclear after he broke his foot and was ruled out for the rest of the season, and he is now set to return to Man City in the summer.
Now the Blues have made contact with Real Betis over a deal to sign Morocco international Abde Ezzalzouli, with the winger seemingly on his way out of the Spanish club as they look to raise funds.
It's understood that Betis are open to sale for around €40m (£35m), and Abde himself would be open to the move, as he feels he would be able to demand around £100,000-a-week from Premier League sides. Betis plan to reinvest the money into their own transfer budget, opening the door for a move.
Everton view the 24-year-old as a 'project signing', and it's understood that scouts now deem him to be 'Premier League ready'. His direct running often leaves defenders feeling helpless, while he is also unbelievably quick, clocking up a top speed of 34.1km/h this season.
Abde Would Be Ideal Grealish Replacement
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While Moyes made a big play to bring Grealish into the club in the summer, there is no guarantee that he will be able to bring him back next season, and that means plans must be made for potential replacements.
Abde would be a brilliant replacement on the wings, offering great qualities and a different profile, but he also wouldn't be a heavy financial investment, especially if the club make it into Europe.
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT what Abde would bring to the Everton squad if he joined, and this was its response:
Explosive pace and direct attacking threat
High goal / assist involvement from the wing
Excellent dribbling & 1v1 ability
Creativity and chance creation in final third
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