Everton Soares who recently finished as one of the top scorers in the Copa America is in talks with Arsenal over a move to the Emirates.
According to reports in UOL and GloboEsporte(via Metro) Arsenal’s new technical director Edu has held talks over a move for Everton while Copa America was still ongoing.
The former Arsenal midfielder who recently took charge at the club is very impressed by the youngster from his time being part of the Brazil national team.
The report further states that Edu spoke to the player’s agent earlier this week before traveling to England to discuss the potential transfer with the North London club. Unai Emery’s side are now considering launching a formal big to Gremio.
The presence of the technical director is sure to have played a major role in convincing a player such as Everton to make a move towards the English capital.
The winger was instrumental for Brazil in their Copa America campaign for his country and even went on to become the man of the match in the final. Everton scored 3 goals and ended up being the joint holder of the Golden Boot.
The 23 year old has been impressing for a number of seasons over in Brazil and it could be time to make a to the European shores.
It is being suggested that the Gunners will have to part with £30.5m if they are to get their man but the club does face some competition for Everton in the form of Atletico Madrid. Regardless of what other clubs may try to do, the fact that Arsenal have Edu should tilt the deal back in their favor.
If there is one type of player that the Gunners could do with, it is an exciting winger that is also capable of scoring goals and that is precisely what Everton can do. He would no doubt gel well with the other attackers at the club and his potential connection with Aubameyang is one that will have the fans dreaming.
Everton’s performances in the Copa America have shown that he can perform on the big stage as well. Arsenal have an inside source that can get the deal done so they should not hesitate to complete the signing as quickly as possible.
