Everton Nears Permanent Carlos Alcaraz Transfer From Flamengo

Everton is close to securing a permanent transfer for Carlos Alcaraz from Flamengo, with talks progressing well and the club hopeful of completing the deal before the end of May. The 22-year-old midfielder, who joined Everton on loan in February, impressed with key performances including match-winning goals against Crystal Palace and Newcastle United, making him a fan and management favorite. The loan deal includes a mandatory purchase clause triggered by a number of starts, but Everton managed his appearances strategically to avoid automatic activation, allowing for ongoing negotiations. Meanwhile, Everton is undergoing a summer squad rebuild with several loan players, including Jack Harrison, Jesper Lindstrom, Orel Mangala, and Armando Broja, returning to their parent clubs, and contract talks continuing with other key players. The club aims to strengthen its squad ahead of moving to a new stadium next season, with Alcaraz's versatility and work rate seen as valuable assets for David Moyes' team. Everton's management and fans alike view a permanent signing of Alcaraz as a positive step in stabilizing and improving the squad.