The Venezuelan has been linked with a move to Everton in recent weeks.
Apparent Everton transfer target Yeferson Soteldo has confirmed his desire to play in Europe once he has finished out his goals with Santos.
Apparent Everton transfer target Yeferson Soteldo has confirmed his desire to play in Europe once he has finished out his goals with Santos.
The Venezuelan forward was in fine form for the Brazilian side last season, scoring 10 goals and assisting six in 34 appearances and is now hopeful of leading the club to Copa Libertadores success before heading to European shores. He confirmed this status in conversation with The Original Drink Team.
“I want to finish this season at Santos, win the Libertadores and whatever is possible and then take another step. I want to go to Europe, but not to go and come back. I want to go and pursue my career with greater success.”
Everton are seemingly tracking the player. At least, that is according to the Brazilian side’s president. Jose Carlos Perez told Calciomercato that Everton had been in touch regarding the player and that he was currently valued at £32 million.
“Soteldo is a young player who has sensational skills. He is a player who decides the games. All the big teams in Brazil asked me, Premier League teams like Everton want him , and he has many requests from Spain.”
Everton’s interest would make sense. Director of football Marcel Brands is known for picking up bargains in South America from his time at PSV Eindhoven.
However, at £32 million, Soteldo would hardly be a bargain. But considering the potential ramifications of the global health crisis, Santos will undoubtedly be having to revise that previous price-tag
If Everton are looking to take a gamble on Soteldo, they may have to wait until he is done in Brazil. But it certainly seems the attacker would be open to a switch to England.
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