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

By Alasdair Mackenzie
published

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.

Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Alasdair Mackenzie

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.