Everton are reportedly interested in signing 24-year-old Brazilian defender Natan from La Liga club Real Betis.
Natan has established himself as an important player for La Liga club Real Betis, and there is no doubt that he would help Everton improve as well. The Toffees need to improve defensively if they want to finish in the top half of the table. The Merseyside outfit have done well under David Moyes, but they need to plug certain weaknesses in the side to improve further.
According to a report from Ficherio, Everton have submitted a €25 million offer to sign the Brazilian defender, but the Spanish club has turned it down. It will be interesting to see if they return with an improved offer in the coming months.
Natan would be a solid long-term acquisition for them. Even if they fail to sign him in January, they should renew their interest in the player and look to make a move for him in the summer. Meanwhile, it is no surprise that Real Betis have turned down the offer.
The Brazilian is a key player for the Andalusian outfit, and they will not want to lose him in the middle of the season. It could derail their campaign. It remains to be seen whether they can hold onto him until the end of the January transfer window.
Everton need defensive additions
Apart from a quality central defender, Everton should look to invest in a full-back as well. They need a long-term replacement for Seamus Coleman. Recent reports have heavily linked them with another La Liga-based defender in Juanlu Sanchez.
If the Toffees can sort out their defensive unit in the coming months, there is no doubt that they could push for a place in the top half regularly. They have a quality team at their disposal, and Moyes has managed to get the best out of his players.
Natan could be attracted to the idea of moving to the Premier League in the future. It would be a major step up for him, and he would get to test himself at the highest level. Regular football in England could help him improve further and fulfil his potential. It remains to be seen where he ends up.
