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title: "Everton reportedly set to sign Bernard"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Luke Osman"
section: "Feature Writers"
published: "2018-08-06T18:41:52Z"
modified: "2018-08-06T18:41:52Z"
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# Everton reportedly set to sign Bernard

Everton have secured the signing of Bernard on a free transfer, according to an exclusive report from the [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6032461/Everton-sign-Brazilian-Bernard-free-transfer.html).

It’s claimed that the Brazilian wide man will join Everton for free, subject to a work permit being granted, following the expiration of his contract at Shakhtar Donetsk this summer.

Bernard had been courted by a number of clubs across Europe, including Premier League duo West Ham and Chelsea, according to claims from the Mail.

![Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readeverton.com/readeverton/2018/08/862475172.jpg)

However, Marco Silva’s side appear to have stolen a march on their rivals in the race to sign Bernard, with the deal apparently ‘on the brink’ of being confirmed by the club.

The Daily Mail’s report indicates that a personal effort from Silva to convince Bernard that Goodison Park is the perfect next destination for him as a player was a contributing factor in the Brazilian’s decision to join.

Bernard, 26, has already amassed a total of 14 caps at international level for his native Brazil.