Everton are reportedly set to land Brazilian ace Reinier.
Everton made headlines on Sunday, as they confirmed the signing of striker Moise Kean from Juventus in a move that few expected them to pull off.
The Italian hitman has emerged as one of the top teenage strikers in Europe with Juventus, but Everton have managed to not only convince Juventus to sell, but also convince him to sign.
Kean, 19, will now lead the Everton attack for years to come – but Marcel Brands may not be done with his youth movement just yet.
Globo Esporte report that Flamengo playmaker Reinier is on the verge of agreeing a move to Everton, which would see him join the club in January.
Reinier, 17, is touted as one of the top young talents in Brazilian football, and would help form an exciting attacking line-up for Everton in the coming years.
Primarily a number 10, Reinier can be the natural heir to Gylfi Sigurdsson in Marco Silva’s 4-2-3-1, and whilst he’ll only arrive at 18, he’s another talent to get excited about.
Using Richarlison out wide and Reinier behind Kean can give Everton an exciting, dangerous attack for years to come, and the Toffees will be a real threat if they can keep all three together.
Add in a natural right winger of a similar quality, and Brands will have put together a group of exceptional youngsters that many would be jealous of – and back up why he’s one of the most highly rated directors of football in Europe.
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