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Everton are readying an ‘ambitious’ bid to sign Atletico Madrid striker Alexander Sorloth in the summer transfer window, according to journalist Alan Nixon.
The Toffees have struggled in the final third this season, partly down to some inconsistent performances from their strikers, and partly down to a lack of chance creation.
Thierno Barry was brought to the club in the summer transfer window, but the young striker, understandably, needs time to adapt to the Premier League.
Beto, who has predominantly been a backup option this campaign, has struggled with consistency since joining the club from Udinese, and the Toffees could now be in the market for a new centre-forward.
Everton are in contention for the European places this season, so if they do manage to qualify, then a new striker might be necessary for cover and competition.
Everton Readying Striker Bid
According to a report from journalist Nixon, Everton are readying an ‘ambitious’ bid to sign Atletico Madrid striker Sorloth in the summer transfer window.
The Toffees are said to be looking for a new number nine due to the form of their current options, and Sorloth could be persuaded by another move to the Premier League.
It’s claimed that Atletico could offload the ‘powerhouse’ centre-forward in the summer for a fee of around £25m, with the Norwegian striker not a guaranteed starter for the La Liga outfit.
Sorloth has plied his trade in the Premier League before with Crystal Palace, but the 30-year-old endured a difficult spell in England.
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Posts By Matt Smith Sorloth Struggled in Premier League Previously
Sorloth made the move to Crystal Palace back in 2018 during the January transfer window. The six-foot-five striker signed for the Eagles following an impressive spell with Midtjylland, scoring 10 goals in 19 games.
However, he couldn’t replicate that form with Palace, scoring just once in 20 appearances for the capital club.
Just a year after signing for Palace, Sorloth moved to Gent on loan, before spending a season with Trabzonspor and then eventually joining RB Leipzig.
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The towering striker has flourished since leaving Palace, but it might be a concern for Everton that he found it so difficult in the Premier League.
How Much is Sorloth Worth?
GIVEMESPORT asked ChatGPT how much Sorloth is worth in today’s market, amid the Nixon report that claims Atletico could sell for £25m.
Here’s a realistic estimate of Alexander Sorloth’s market worth in today’s transfer environment (2026):
Current benchmark: Transfermarkt and club sources pegs his pure market value at around €20 – €25 million (~£17 m – £21 m). Club asking price: Atlético Madrid reportedly want roughly €30 – €35 million (~£25 m – £29 m) to sell him. Recent interest: Premier League suitors have been linked with offers up to ~€50 million (~£43 m) in rumours, though this likely overshoots realistic market demand for a striker not guaranteed to start.
£23 m – £28 m is a sensible valuation now — reflecting age (30), goal output, and that he isn’t a nailed-on starter.
