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Report: Everton close to signing Gerard Deulofeu to permanent deal from Barcelona

Reuters

Everton are reportedly on the verge of completing a deal to obtain Gerard Deulofeu from Barcelona.

The deal is worth £2.2 million and will see Deulofeu move to Goodison Park on a permanent basis following his loan deal with the Toffees during the 2013-14 season, according to Guillem Balague of Sky Sports.

The contract with the 21-year-old winger is expected to be a long-term deal, with an option for Barcelona to buy him back.

The Merseyside club had hoped to bring Deulofeu back prior to last season, but he instead decided to join Sevilla during the summer transfer window.

He went on to score one goal and register five assists during 17 league appearances, and was a member of Sevilla's Europa League-winning team.

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