Everton Join Chase for Flamengo Star

Everton are reportedly weighing up a move for Flamengo winger Samuel Lino, though any deal would demand serious investment. Brazilian journalist Paparazzo Rubro-Negro claims the Toffees are assessing the 26-year-old, who is enjoying the best campaign of his career.

Why Flamengo Will Demand a Premium

Lino has contributed 15 goals and 13 assists in 54 appearances under Leonardo Jardim, surpassing his previous best of 14 goals at Gil Vicente in 2021/22. Flamengo are also still in the Brasileirao title hunt with four games left, so they have little reason to negotiate.

Roma had a €25m bid turned down in the previous window, and that figure now looks well short. The suggestion that Everton may need to pay €40m or more comes solely from the Brazilian report rather than a confirmed asking price. It has been likened to the €42m Flamengo paid to bring Lucas Paqueta home.

Everton’s Flamengo Connection

The Merseyside club know the Brazilian side well, having signed Carlos Alcaraz permanently after his 2025 loan for €15m plus €3m in add-ons. Lino is a very different prospect, though, as a key figure rather than a fringe option.

He does bring European experience from spells in Portugal and at Atletico Madrid, so adapting to a new continent would not be an issue.

Our Take

With uncertainty around Jack Grealish, Everton clearly need more attacking quality, and Lino’s 28 goal contributions make the interest logical. However, the Alcaraz relationship may not soften Flamengo’s stance, as that was a sale they were prepared to make. A low offer around the €25m mark looks pointless. Everton must decide whether to commit to a statement signing or look elsewhere.