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Everton to 'hijack' West Ham's Fernandes deal

Everton have joined the reported race for Benfica winger Gedson Fernandes, offering to sign the 20-year-old on an 18-month loan with a view to make the deal permanent.

According to the likes of The Athletic, The Mirror and the Daily Star, the Blues are hoping to steal a march on West Ham who are said to be waiting on an answer from Fernandes's camp over a move to the London Stadium.

West Ham is believed to be Fenandes's favoured destination because his mother already lives in London but the aforementioned reports claim that Everton are in negotiations over a £34m transfer if his proposed loan spell at Goodison Park is successful.

Fernandes has also been strongly linked with Manchester United in recent weeks.

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