Everton steal march on Arsenal and Chelsea in Gabriel Magalhaes transfer race as player has ‘already completed medical’ – The Sun

EVERTON are reportedly nearing a deal to sign Chelsea and Arsenal target Gabriel Magalhaes for £20million from Lille.

Several clubs have been tracking the Brazilian, 22, as he continues the form that saw him break into the Ligue 1 side's defence during the second half of last season.

The Guardian reported last week that the Toffees were moving clear of their Premier League rivals in sealing the centre-back's services for next season.

And now Arena Napoli claim a medical has already been completed for Gabriel to sign for Everton.

Lille are said to have agreed a deal in principle worth around £20m plus add-ons with the player earning approximately £35,000-a-week.

However they will reportedly only rubberstamp the sale after the coronavirus pandemic ends.

Given the huge uncertainty surrounding the global economy and upcoming transfer market, Everton are delaying in signing off the purchase.

In addition, the defender's camp is also said to be thinking through what options may present themselves when the season finally ends.

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