Everton and West Ham United are in a battle to sign prolific Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto, according to reports TEAMtalk.
The centre-forward first came into the spotlight when he was on Santos’ books. After moving to Internacional in 2022, Russian side Zenit Saint Petersburg beat several clubs to sign him.
However, he struggled to establish himself at the club, being loaned out twice to Corinthians before the São Paulo-based team decided to make his move permanent in 2023.
The 24-year-old has rediscovered his form and scoring boots upon his return to Brazil and has played a key role in the club’s rise and success, most recently helping them win the 2025 Campeão Paulista Trophy.
In particular, his performances in the current season, which has seen him score 18 goals and provide two assists in all competitions for the Dorival Júnior side, have attracted the interest of clubs across Europe looking to strengthen their attack in the next transfer window.
According to TEAMtalkEverton and West Ham have expressed an interest in signing Alberto and have made inquiries with his representatives to discuss his potential transfer.
For the Toffees, the report adds that they are looking for a productive centre-forward to support their position in the top ten and are now considering a formal £30m offer to Corinthians, making them ‘front runners’ in the race.
On the other hand, the Hammers recruitment team has been in Brazil to negotiate the Brazilian’s transfer, with personal terms also being discussed, according to the report.
Productive progress
With Corinthians currently only five points above the relegation places, TEAMtalk claims the seven-time Campeonato Brasileiro Série A champions will be reluctant to sanction his mid-season departure unless a firm offer comes in for the Brazilian international, who is also key for Crystal Palace and AS Roma.
Everton moved up to fifth in the Premier League after their excellent 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, with Thierno Barry scoring his first goal for the Toffees in the summer after 17 games.
West Ham, who play Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, are struggling with attacking weaknesses, with Niclas Füllkrug noticeably underperforming with just three goals in 29 games for the east Londoners since his move from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2024.
Therefore, a productive centre-forward like Alberto, one of South America’s most prolific strikers, would be a viable option for both clubs ahead of the 2026 transfer window.
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