adminEverton supporters have developed a soft spot for Brazilian forwards in recent seasons, and that affection began with Richarlison.
The former Toffees striker became a cult hero during his time at Goodison Park, making 152 appearances, scoring 53 goals and supplying 15 assists before completing a move to Tottenham Hotspur in 2022.
Now, Everton are pushing to recruit another Brazilian attacker, with negotiations progressing between the Merseyside club and Al-Nassr over highly rated youngster Wesley Gassova. The 20-year-old has already generated excitement, having been compared to Kylian Mbappé in his home country.
What Brazil is saying about Wesley Gassova as Everton circle
Back in 2024, when Wesley was just 19, his rapid rise was highlighted by Foot Mercato as OGC Nice explored a potential move for him from Corinthians.
That report labelled Wesley a “Brazilian phenomenon”, noting that he was frequently likened to Mbappé after breaking through at Corinthians, before sealing a £20 million switch to Al-Nassr in August 2024.
ESPN Brasil has since reported that Everton are now in advanced discussions with the Saudi Pro League side over a possible deal, giving fans at the Hill Dickinson Stadium plenty of reason for optimism.
The same outlet describes Wesley as “one of Brazil’s best dribblers”, revealing that during his time at Corinthians he attempted more than ten dribbles per match, with an impressive success rate of around 60 percent.
Wesley, who wears the No.80 shirt at Al-Nassr, is also compared to Mbappé because of his style of play — operating mainly from the left wing but regularly cutting inside onto his favoured right foot.
Brazilian legend Cafu has added to the hype, previously hailing the youngster as the “next joy” of Brazilian football.
With Jack Grealish sidelined due to a broken foot, David Moyes could benefit from fresh attacking options out wide, making a deal for Wesley an attractive prospect if Everton can reach an agreement with Al-Nassr.
Everton line up an alternative
According to ESPN Brasil, Everton are currently leading the chase for Wesley, but the club are prepared with a contingency plan should negotiations break down.
Italian reports claim the Toffees have made enquiries to Inter Milan about winger Luis Henrique, though Aston Villa and Bournemouth are also monitoring the Brazilian’s situation.
One way or another, The Friedkin Group appear determined to inject some South American flair into Everton’s squad during the winter transfer window.
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