EVERTON are closing on the signature of Rangers right back Nathan Patterson in a deal worth £10million plus add ons.
The 20-year old Scotland international hopes to join Everton in time for Saturday’s FA Cup tie against Hull City and he follows the £17.5m arrival of Dynamo Kiev left back Vitaliy Mykolenko.
Everton have moved quickly to add defensive reinforcements as they look to halt their dismal Premier League form.
Sunday’s 3-2 home defeat to Brighton increased the pressure on manager Rafa Benitez as supporters grow increasingly disgruntled at the manner of performances and results which have left them in 15th place in the table.