Juventus reportedly exploring a move for Beto

Not a lot of benefit in loan with option, other than saving wages. Needs to be straight sale or loan with obligation at a sensible price. We'd make a profit on his book value now if we got circa £12-15M.

And of course we need a replacement, can't muddle through with only one forward.

Could take Vlahovic in a swap deal?

Christy, we'd be lucky to get a dozen eggs and a loaf in part exchange!

But seriously we really do need an upgrade on this fella, we've seen what he's about and, bar a purple patch when he grabbed some goals, he is blatantly not good enough and is unlikely to get any better.

I really like the guy but I think his reaction speed and lack of anticipation are just not suited to the fast pace of the Premier League.

I had held hope that he'd improve given enough time, but it's just not happening for him. He's probably a much better fit for Italy.

Does anyone know why Juve are looking for a striker? Is it because their move for En Nesyri fell through and would he or Beto be their first or second choice striker?

Also, do Juve have any second stringers who might be an improvement on positions in which we might want to improve or just need cover???

Get rid, look to bring a second striker in, even Callam Wilson for 6 months would be an upgrade.

Failing that, with Branthwaite back, use Keane up top for the last 20 minutes from the bench, he has to be a better option than Beto.

I have a hard time believing any rumours linked to him. I wouldn't want my MLS team in America paying £2M for him.

If we sold him for anything to get him off the books, I'd consider it a steal. If Juventus is truly in for him, then I well and truly don't understand football anymore.

Brian #6); I get your drift but do you think that Keane could manage on his own chasing long punts from our keeper and defence?

Whoever is up there could do with some support and more bodies in the opposition's box when we do get forward.

We did get a couple of goals when Ndiaye came in on the back post but I don't think we see Grealish getting in there.

Everton has been a striker's graveyard for as long as I can remember. The only prolific goal scorer was Lukaku. Barry seems to be coming up to speed (touch wood!) in the Premier League, but he will need support. Why can't we find the likes of Igor Jesus or similar?

On Beto, you can see that he is desperate to score and he tries really hard, but our style of play doesn't give him too many opportunities. He might very well do well in Italy. But can we get a decent enough replacement in time?

Forest are lining up a £35M bid for Mateta. Why can't we match that, if we can offload Beto for about £10-15M?

Christy #2, Vlahovic is out with a long-term injury. Assuming he heals, he is widely reported to be headed to Barcelona this summer. Not likely he'd even pick up the phone call from us.

Alan J #5, Juve likely want Beto to replace Vlahovic. Their two starting forwards right now are David and Yildiz.

We need a replacement even if he stays. If we let him go and Barry is our only recognised centre-forward, although not really losing anything with Beto's poor output, he gives Barry a breather when he tires round 75-80 minutes.

I'd take Wilson on loan, Zirkiee on loan, McAtee on loan... there's options out there. As always, it will probably be last day or so of the window when the clubs who have players they are letting go have their own squads in order, they feed the crumbs down to those waiting.

Given the service last night, any striker will struggle. Fair play to Barry for getting near post quickest.

Whatever happens, can't let him go and have Barry as the only recognized striker in the squad. I think we're too close to the deadline to let him go as I doubt we have a replacement lined up.

We couldn’t be so lucky, could we?… I’ll drive him there myself. He’s likeable but my god he’s shite. I’ve seen him stand on the ball and fall over multiple times ffs… this can only mean we have someone lined up, and they can only be an upgrade no matter who it is… now we can sign a proper forward and Barry can be number 2

Ajay (9): ‘Why can't we find the likes of Igor Jesus or similar?’

Ajay, that would be Igor Jesus who has scored two goals in twenty-two matches (or try one in twenty-one)? That’s the same tally as Beto. Keep the great suggestions coming Ajay. In fact, you might slot in quite nicely into TFG’s ace recruiting team.

I do like that Beto listens to Beethoven before training, especially the 9th – the Choral, ‘Ode to Joy’ etc.

‘Through heaven's magnificent plan / Run your course, brothers / Joyful, like a hero to win / Be embraced, millions!’

Tops the drossometer with McNeil and Mykolenko as close runners-up.

Unfortunately, we couldn’t exit him without a replacement.

Ajay @ 9, are you referring to Igor Thiago at Brentford?

Forwards used to be the best footballers at the club.

Now we have talll, athletic forwards like Beto, Barry, Mateta, Igor Jesus, Gyokeres, Nicholas Jackson, Calvert-Lewin, Marc Guiu, Sesko and Watkins who are not strong technically as players.

Only Haaland, Ekitike and Thiago strike me as natural footballers. Give me a Rooney, Salah or Aguero any day.

Pick #3, Barry could well be in that same purple patch as Beto.

There is more to Barry than Beto, plus Barry has more development time on his side.

Neither can play the isolated target man role that Moyes system calls for. Neither can hold, retain the ball and bring others into play. Barry may learn to do so.

Barry works hard, sometimes to limited effect.

He has some pace, not to burn, but enough to trouble.

His aerial prowess is improving but nowhere near good enough for his height.

He has some skill ( note the finish against Villa). But he’s equally clumsy and needs several touches to bring a ball under control.

Goals are coming, confidence gained, some improvement.

Can’t say the same of Beto, an honest but very limited footballer. All parties would be better served if he moved to pastures new.