Everton to announce deadline-busting deal ‘in the next few hours’
Everton are set to announce the arrival of Carlos Alcaraz on loan from Flamengo “in the next few hours”, according to Eduardo Burgos.
The Diario AS journalist reported via his personal X account on deadline day (3 February) that Alcaraz, 22, is now an Everton player after signing his contract at Goodison Park.
It is understood that the Blues have agreed an initial loan deal with Flamengo that will become permanent in the summer for £16.6million if the Argentinian midfielder plays eight times.
Flamengo signed Alcaraz from Southampton in the summer transfer window for around £15million but reports in Brazil have suggested that the Rio de Janeiro club are cashing in on him now due to him not fitting in with their playing style.
Carlos Alcaraz arrives at Everton from Flamengo
The Merseyside club now just need to announce Alcaraz’s arrival then it’s an official done deal that everyone can be excited about.
Although it hasn’t worked out for the La Plata-born midfielder at the Maracana, he does have experience of playing in England and he did do well at Southampton before he left last year.
Juventus also saw enough in the ex-Racing Club ace to sign him on loan in January 2024. They also agreed a huge option-to-buy clause worth around £41million even though he had been playing in the Championship at that point.
Alcaraz has made 19 Premier League appearances in his career.
One of those came at the start of this season when the midfielder played in a defeat against Newcastle at St James’ Park.
Despite the fact he’s played for Southampton and Flamengo in this British season doesn’t seem to have an impact on the deal because the Brazilian season finished at the end of last year.
Everton transfers: Carlos Alcaraz twist as manager makes new admission
Flamengo boss Filipe Luis has revealed Carlos Alcaraz requested to be sold to Everton in the winter transfer window.
As per Liverpool Echo journalist Chris Beesley (3 February), the Argentine midfielder has formalised his move to Goodison Park and will be officially unveiled on Deadline Day.
However, contrary to reports suggesting Flamengo forced Alcaraz out of the club, Luis revealed to Brazilian news outlet Gazeta do Urubu (3 February) that he informed the player he would have a place in his first-team plans, but he pushed for a move to Merseyside instead.
Carlos Alcaraz wants to sign for Everton
In reality, it doesn’t matter whose decision the transfer to proceed was – David Moyes will have his first signing at Everton.
The 22-year-old is an exciting addition for the Blues and will fill the void left by Orel Mangala, who will spend the remainder of the campaign on the sidelines.
During his spell on the South Coast, Alcaraz proved to be a consistent performer for a struggling Southampton side, notching four goals and two assists in 18 Premier League appearances.
He left St Mary’s after becoming disgruntled in the Championship, and the signing appears to be in the same vein as Iliman Ndiaye’s arrival in the summer, as Alcaraz returns to England with a point to prove.
