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Everton agree deal with Sporting Lisbon to sign Portugal youth forward Youssef Chermiti

Everton have reached an agreement with Sporting Lisbon to sign teenage forward Youssef Chermiti.

A transfer has been agreed between the two clubs, although a few details need to be finalised before the deal is completed.

Everton agreed a fee for the 19-year-old overnight after talks with Sporting.

Bournemouth and Wolves had been interested in the Portugal U19 international in recent weeks.

The Toffees are set to beat their Premier League rivals to secure Chermiti's signature.

Everton are closing in on the signing of Sporting Lisbon's teenage forward Youssef Chermiti

Chermiti, centre, made 22 appearances last season after breaking into Sporting's first team

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