According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Everton have stolen a march on West Ham United in the race to sign Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes this month.
The Toffees are the favourites to sign the 20-year-old on an 18-month loan deal with an option to buy for £34 million, and are in talks with the Portuguese outfit and the player’s representatives.
According to Sportsmail, Fernandes has a £102 million release clause, and it will be interesting to see if Everton can seal his services for the price they value him at.