Reports from Italy suggest Everton are 'ready for an assault' to sign Udinese forward Beto.
According to Mondo Udinese, the Blues did all they could to secure 25-year-old's services in January. But the Serie A side ultimately opted to reject the approaches from Goodison Park as they needed time to source a replacement.
Udinese manager Andrea Sottil said: "Everton's bid was rejected. It was certainly important for us.