Everton have been heavily linked with a move for the Brazilian midfielder Matheus Nunes in recent weeks.
According to CMJornal, the midfielder is now very close to joining the Premier League club in a deal worth around €20 million.
The Sporting Lisbon midfielder is highly rated around Europe and he could prove to be a quality long term investment for the Toffees.
The 22-year-old central midfielder scored three goals and picked up three assists this past season and he can operate in a more advanced role as well. His versatility could be an added bonus for the Premier League side next season.
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The Toffees are currently without a manager and reports of them closing in on a €20 million (£17m) signing is slightly surprising. Time will tell whether the midfielder can fit into the plans of the manager Everton will end up appointing this summer.
The new manager could have other targets in mind for the central midfield position.
The Merseyside outfit have other pressing concerns as well and they should be looking to bring in a quality right back and a winger before signing a central midfielder.
Nunes is a talented young player who could end up developing into a top-class midfielder for Everton but his potential arrival seems like an unnecessary signing at this point.
Read: 2021 Premier League transfers.
