Arsenal close to landing Everton

Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Everton Soares, who was a key part of Brazil's Copa America success this summer.

It is thought that the Gunners will pay close to 40 million euros for the forward.

British media have been reporting that the London club have sent a doctor to Brazil to put the player through his medical examinations, while the footballer himself has shown on Instagram that he has been studying English.

Wilfried Zaha was the priority in this transfer window, but his high cost has led to Unai Emery turning his attention elsewhere.

Everton has spent six years at Gremio but jumped to European attention with his performances for Brazil this summer.

The 23-year-old has played 148 times for his current club, scoring 38 goals and assisting ten.