Everton are reportedly eyeing Sunderland striker Wilson Isidor as a late-window backup if Beto departs. Betting angle: markets may favour Thierno Barry to start and reduce backing on Beto to score. Punters might target Everton starting-lineup bets or adjust goals markets if a quick signing goes through.
Everton Eye Late Move for Wilson Isidor
A late January scramble could see Everton attempt to bring in Sunderland forward Wilson Isidor as a short-term replacement should Beto leave Merseyside. Sources close to the club indicate the move would be contingent on a departure for the struggling striker before the transfer deadline.
Beto’s Form Forces Urgent Decisions
Beto’s 2025/26 campaign has produced just two Premier League goals from 23 appearances, mostly brief cameos. With Thierno Barry in hot form — four goals in his last five matches — manager David Moyes has preferred a Barry-led front line, pushing Beto down the pecking order and prompting the club to explore alternatives.
Isidor: Strengths, Stats and Suitability
Isidor’s season at Sunderland has been mixed: four goals in 20 league outings and a recent loss of his starting berth to a teammate.
He offers pace and positional flexibility rather than a traditional target-man profile, traits that could suit Moyes’ counter-attacking approach better than a static striker.
Risk and Timing of a Deadline-Day Deal
Any Isidor transfer appears to be a last-minute contingency tied to Beto finding a quick exit, potentially to a club in Italy. That creates logistical risk: chasing a replacement dependent on another move leaves Everton little room for negotiation, making Isidor more of an emergency backup than a long-term solution.
Betting Implications and Market Moves
Punters should monitor starting-lineup markets and goals markets closely. If Everton signal a move for Isidor, odds may shorten on the club scoring at least once in upcoming fixtures and on Thierno Barry to start.
Conversely, backing Beto to score looks increasingly risky while speculation continues. Markets may react sharply in the final hours if any permanent or loan exits are confirmed.
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