Arsenal set to complete €40 million transfer of Copa America hero Everton

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Arsenal are set to finalise the €40 million signing of Gremio forward Everton Soares, say reports.

Everton Soares

The winger played a key role in Brazil’s Copa America triumph this summer, scoring three goals – including a strike in the 3-1 final victory over Peru.

Marca reports that the Gunners are closing in on a deal, following reports that the north London side had sent a doctor to Brazil to put the player through a medical.

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Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. When not pulling on the FFT shirt, he can be found at Reuters, The Times and the i. An Italophile since growing up on a diet of Football Italia on Channel 4, he now counts himself among thousands of fans sharing a passion for Ross County and Lazio.