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Everton Reportedly Beat Chelsea, AC Milan and West Ham to Bernard Transfer

Everton have reportedly won the race to sign Brazilian winger Bernard ahead of Chelsea, AC Milan and Inter Milan.

According to Simon Jones of MailOnline, the 25-year-old will make the switch to Goodison Park subject to a work permit. His contract with Shakhtar Donetsk expired at the end of last season.

Phil Kirkbride of the Liverpool Echo reported that Bernard will have a medical with Everton on Tuesday:

Phil Kirkbride

Everton are closing in on the signing of Bernard. Player due to fly in tomorrow for a medical. Story to follow @LivEchoEFC

"It is considered an excellent coup for new manager Marco Silva, whose personal intervention swung the deal Everton's way," said Jones.