Done Deal: Everton Offers £15M for Brazilian Star with 13 G/A, Eye Premier League Return…
Everton are making moves early in the summer transfer window with a bold £15 million bid for a Brazilian attacker who lit up his domestic league with 13 goal contributions (G/A) last season. The Toffees, looking to bolster their attacking options, have turned their sights back to the South American market—and more importantly, to a player with prior Premier League experience.
According to reports, Everton have tabled a concrete offer for 25-year-old Brazilian forward Matheus Pereira, who impressed with 8 goals and 5 assists last season in the Middle East. After leaving English football in 2021 following a standout season at West Bromwich Albion, Pereira has rediscovered his form in the Qatar Stars League and is now poised for a return to England.
The proposed £15 million deal is reportedly close to completion, with negotiations between Everton and Pereira’s current club, Al Hilal, at an advanced stage. The Brazilian is believed to be open to the move, keen to prove himself once more in one of the world’s most competitive leagues. Sources close to the player suggest personal terms have already been discussed, and a deal could be finalized in the coming days.
Everton manager Sean Dyche has been vocal about the club’s need to add creativity and goals from midfield—a department that struggled throughout the 2024/25 campaign. Pereira, known for his flair, vision, and lethal set-piece delivery, fits the profile perfectly. He is capable of playing as a central attacking midfielder or drifting in from the left, offering much-needed versatility in Everton’s squad.
During his time at West Brom, Pereira notched 11 goals and 6 assists in the 2020/21 Premier League season, despite playing in a side that was ultimately relegated. His performances earned him widespread praise and suggested he was destined for bigger things. However, his surprise move to the Middle East saw him fall off the radar in Europe—until now.
Everton, looking to rebuild after several seasons of inconsistency and financial limitations, view this signing as a calculated risk with high potential upside. At 25, Pereira is entering his prime years and, crucially, already knows what it takes to compete in the English top flight.
The Toffees are expected to face competition for his signature, with interest reportedly coming from other mid-table Premier League clubs and some teams in Spain. However, Everton’s willingness to make an upfront bid and offer a clear role in their first team puts them in a strong position.
If the deal goes through, Pereira would become Everton’s first major signing of the summer—a statement of intent from a club desperate to return to the upper half of the table. With Financial Fair Play constraints easing slightly and new investment on the horizon, fans at Goodison Park will be hoping that Pereira’s return to England sparks a new era of attacking football under Dyche.
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