Everton have agreed a deal worth up to £40 million for Arsenal winger Alex Iwobi.
The Toffees opted to make an 11th-hour move for Iwobi after having an improved offer rejected for Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha, who handed in a transfer request on Wednesday in at attempt to leave Selhurst Park.
However, Palace stood firm over their valuation in excess of £80 million and Everton turned to Iwobi, improving their initial £30 million offer.
Everton are now in a race against time to complete the necessary paperwork.
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