Everton enter race for Samuel Lino – Toffees may need €40m+

Everton join the race for Flamengo winger Samuel Lino, but Roma's rejected €25m bid suggests the Brazilian club will demand €40m+ to open talks.

Everton have entered the race to sign Flamengo winger Samuel Lino, according to Brazilian insider Paparazzo Rubro-Negro. The 26-year-old is enjoying the best season of his career, with 15 goals and 13 assists in 54 appearances, and has recently returned to the Brazil national team picture.

Flamengo rejected a €25m offer from AS Roma in the previous transfer window, and the club has no intention of accepting a similar figure. Journalist Paparazzo Rubro-Negro believes Everton would need to offer considerably more—potentially closer to €42m, the fee Flamengo paid to bring Lucas Paquetá back to Brazil—just to open negotiations. However, this is his assessment rather than a confirmed asking price from the club.

Everton have previous experience dealing with Flamengo, having signed midfielder Charly Alcaraz on loan in February 2025 and later making the deal permanent for €15m plus €3m in bonuses. Lino's situation is markedly different: under manager Leonardo Jardim, he has become one of Flamengo's most important players as they lead the Brazilian league with four matches remaining.

Other European clubs are also reported to be interested, though their identities remain undisclosed.