As skysports.com revealed at the weekend, Manuel Fernandes is
poised to complete a move to Everton.
The Benfica midfielder, who spent the first half of the season at
Portsmouth, is due for a Goodison Park medical on Monday after
Everton beat off competition from Middlesbrough.
All being well, Fernandes will join The Toffees on loan for the
rest of the season with a view to a permanent signing in the
summer.
Reports claim Toffees director Keith Wyness has shaken hands on a
deal with both Benfica and the player himself.
A fee in the region of 9million (£6million) has been mooted, while
a four-year contract is on offer to the player.
Fernandes made 12 appearances for Pompey and Harry Redknapp was
keen on pursuing a permanent deal with the player but baulked at
Benfica's asking price.