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Everton 'on the brink of signing wingers Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend' as Rafa Benitez closes in on his first new arrivals since his controversial move to Goodison Park

Rafa Benitez's first priority is strengthening Everton out wide, closing-in on making wingers Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend his first Toffees signings.

The former Liverpool boss has controversially replaced Carlo Ancelotti in the Goodison dugout, and is setting about building his squad on Merseyside.

Benitez will look to better the Italian's 10th place finish in 2020-21, and is looking towards two stars with Premier League experience for help.

Bayer Leverkusen winger Damarai Gray is moving close to joining Everton this summer

Bayer Leverkusen winger Damarai Gray is moving close to joining Everton this summer

He could be joined by Andros Townsend, who is a free agent after leaving Crystal Palace

He could be joined by Andros Townsend, who is a free agent after leaving Crystal Palace

The Spaniard wants to bring some depth on the flanks, with the Times reporting that Gray is close to being signed from Bayer Leverkusen for £1.