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Everton set to sign Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend

Everton are closing in on deals for Bayer Leverkusen winger Demarai Gray and Andros Townsend, according to The Times’ Paul Joyce.

Everton closing in on deals for wingers Demarai Gray (£1.5m from Bayer Leverkusen) and Andros Townsend (free transfer).

— paul joyce (@_pauljoyce) July 18, 2021

The Toffees are landing the former England international for free after he left Crystal Palace at the end of his deal last month, and would be paying £1.5 million for the former Leicester City attacking midfielder.

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Everton manager Rafa Benitez wants to strengthen his attack ahead of 2021-22, and landing the two wingers could prove to be a smart move.