Everton are close to signing Milan midfielder Andrea Bertolacci, according to reports in Italy.
According to Football Italia, who cite Tuttomercatoweb, the Toffees are closing in on a deal worth €6million (£5.3million) for the 27-year old after negotiations stepped up considerably today.
The Italy international spent last season away from the San Siro on loan with former club Genoa, having seen his Milan career peter out following a series of injuries and periods of poor form after his switch from Roma in 2015.
Bertolacci now appears close to agreeing a five-year deal with Everton, with the Merseyside club offering a contract believed to be worth around €2million a year plus bonuses.
Bertolacci scored once in 33 Serie A appearances for I Rossoblu last campaign.
