Everton has a new striker. The Portuguese player Beto (25) has joined from Udinese and has signed a contract for four seasons at Goodison Park, and he will wear the number 14 jersey. A forward is not a luxury for Sean Dyche's team.
It's a bit extreme to say that it's already five to twelve in the blue part of Liverpool, but the start of the season is setting off all alarm bells after The Toffees narrowly managed to retain their Premier League status last season.
No points have been gained from three matches, despite having two seemingly manageable opponents in home games. To make matters worse: Everton hasn't scored this season yet.
Relegation is never welcome, but it would be particularly unwelcome now. Just on Monday, news broke that Everton saw a potential investor pull out, while there are already enough financial worries. If Premier League revenues also dry up, that problem will naturally become more pressing. Especially with the planned move in mind: a brand-new stadium is supposed to be completed next year, and even the funding for that isn't completely secure.
There was still enough money, in any case, for what seems to be the most expensive summer purchase: various amounts are mentioned in the English media, but the transfer fee paid seems to be around thirty million euros. Dyche has already welcomed four newcomers: Chermiti and Ashley Young arrived on free transfers, Arnaut Danjuma and Jack Harrison were signed on loan.
Everton will be in action on Wednesday evening in the League Cup, but the away match against Doncaster Rovers seems to come too early for the new striker of the blue shirts. His debut appears to be on the agenda for Saturday when Everton heads to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United.
