Alexander Sorloth is closing in on exiting Atlético Madrid after Everton signals an increased bid from €30 million plus bonuses to €40 million plus bonuses.
The Norwegian striker is one of several players Atlético Madrid wants to sell during the summer. Now, Everton have made a formal bid of €40 million to sign Alexander Sorloth.
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The Atlético Madrid attack is facing a major overhaul after Antoine Griezmann’s departure was recently confirmed. The 30-year-old Norwegian, who has a contract in Spain until 2028, is now considering a serious change of football environment.
Despite scoring 20 goals in 53 games as a super recruit for Diego Simeone, Sørloth longs to become the undisputed protagonist of a team.
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Experienced Everton manager David Moyes believes a goal-scoring striker is absolutely necessary to ensure qualification for European competitions.
According to journalist Matteo Moretto, Everton have already had diplomatic contacts with Atlético Madrid. The club is positive about the bid, which will help reduce wage costs and finance new signings.
Although Sørloth has not shown immediate enthusiasm, the prospect of playing in the Premier League keeps the negotiations going.
AC Milan is watching – but Everton have a financial advantage
Italian side AC Milan are also monitoring the situation, but Everton’s financial muscle gives them a clear advantage. However, the player will postpone the final decision until after Norway’s World Cup qualifiers have been played.
Everton want to speed up the process to avoid the price being pushed up further during the upcoming championship. The club’s management wants to build a lethal attacking trio consisting of Sørloth, Beto and Frenchman Thierno Barry.
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Everton are looking for a dominant striker who can add power, physical strength and high efficiency in the box. The club hopes that the offer to become the absolute attack leader will tempt Sørloth.
The Madrid club will not stand in the way of a departure if the player himself asks to leave. Everton know that Atlético need money to sign a new elite striker. Diego Pablo Simeone demands a top scorer in the same class as Luis Suárez.
For Sørloth, a return to British football represents a very appealing sporting revenge. Everton are hoping to finalize the deal before other European clubs inflate the price further. 40 million euros fully meet the financial requirements of the Spanish governing bodies. – Bonuses must be linked to the number of matches, goals and qualification for games in Europe.
June will be crucial
Their impressive physique and ability to play with their backs to goal give the Everton coaching staff a wide range of opportunities. The club are approaching the summer transfer window with full focus on supporting Moyes’ wishes.
The coming weeks in June will be crucial for whether the two clubs can agree. Everton will now test their historic position in English football to convince the Norwegian striker to make the trip to Merseyside.
The question is whether David Moyes’ perseverance will pay off – and whether Sørloth will soon make his entrance in the north of England.
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