**Fenerbahçe have their eyes on Everton striker Beto and are planning to use his contract situation to leverage a deal for him this summer.**
[Turkish outlet SOK report](https://www.sokgazetesi.com.tr/fenerbahcenin-gozu-yine-onda-beto-chelseayi-dagitti) that the Everton striker is on Fenerbahçe’s transfer list, and his performance against Chelsea has put him back in the spotlight.
Chelsea performance rekindles interest
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According to their information, the striker’s two goals and assist against Chelsea have _‘again whetted the appetite’_ of the Yellow Blues.
Fenerbahçe parted ways with several striker during the January transfer window and have been hunting a new centre-forward ever since. Beto is one of the names on their list, after trying to get him in January.
January transfer drama
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Indeed, he was a part of [a classic January transfer drama at that point.](https://sportwitness.co.uk/no-and-no-everton-players-agent-trying-to-find-transfer-solution/) It saw his agent travel to Istanbul, hold talks and leave all in the space of a couple of days.
Eventually it was all shut down by Everton, who were not keen on letting Beto leave on loan without securing a replacement. Thus, Fenerbahçe backed down.
Contract situation provides hope
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But their interest has not gone away completely. And the Turkish side were watching closely this weekend as Beto shone against Chelsea. His two goals, and an assist, have reportedly ‘rekindled’ their interest in a deal.
And that interest is being encouraged by his contract situation. Beto’s current deal runs until June 2027, meaning he enters the final year this summer.
According to SOK, Everton have already moved to solve that. They have offered a contract to Beto, but it has been rejected.
Everton face a summer dilemma
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That rejection has encouraged Fenerbahçe to return in the summer. They know that if Everton don’t sell in the summer, they risk losing Beto on a free after next season. With a market value of €20m, that’s a risk the Toffees are unlikely to want to take.
Whether Fenerbahçe would pay such a figure isn’t mentioned. But they do need a new striker and Beto is on their list. The plan, clearly, is to leverage the contract situation to their own advantage.
Moyes decision needed
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Everton, meanwhile, have a decision to make. Beto is not the regular goalscorer needed, but performances like the one against Chelsea muddy the waters. The 28-year-old has, every so often, hinted at being the solution under David Moyes.
With Thierno Barry also back on the bench and some fans wanting him sold after the incident in the defeat to Arsenal, Everton may not be keen to sell. But they may be forced to if Beto won’t sign a new deal, which at the moment appears to be the case.