Everton want to bring Flamengo striker Pedro to the Premier League this summer, according to reports.
The Lowdown: Reinforcements needed
The Merseyside outfit failed to add a single fresh face to their ranks in January so attacking reinforcements will definitely be needed in the upcoming window regardless of which division they might find themselves in.
The Brazilianâs contract at the Maracana Stadium isnât set to expire until 2027, but being Vitor Pereiraâs second top-performing offensive player, has caught the eye of Sean Dyche at Goodison Park.
The Latest: Everton eyeing Pedro
According to Spanish reports (via CaughtOffside), Everton, alongside West Ham and Aston Villa, are âkeen on signingâ Pedro ahead of the 2023/24 campaign.
Itâs stated that the 25-year-old âcould be temptedâ by a move to the English top-flight to show what heâs really capable of, so this may be one to watch in the months ahead.
The Verdict: Perfect for Dyche
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Neal Maupay and the recently returning Ellis Simms havenât made a significant enough impact at Everton this season so Pedro would be the perfect centre-forward to come in and change Dycheâs fortunes.
The Adidas-sponsored talisman has clocked up 90 goal contributions in 159 appearances for Flamengo, where heâs currently averaging 2.2 shots per league game.
The 6 foot 1 attacker additionally ranks in the 99th percentile for four different statistics, including non-penalty expected goals plus assisted goals (FBRef).
Finally, Pedro has been hailed an âexcellent finisherâ by BBC commentator Guy Mowbray, making him the ideal candidate to put pen to paper this summer.
