Everton have agreed a £5million fee with River Plate for defender Ramiro Funes Mori.

The 24-year-old Argentina international also has interest from Villarreal but they have yet to match Everton's bid and talks are ongoing.

Funes Mori helped his club win the Copa Libertadores this season and would fill the void left by the departures of Sylvain Distin and Antonio Alcaraz.

Everton have agreed a £5million fee for River Plate defender Ramiro Funes Mori with talks ongoing

The 24-year-old centre back is also wanted by Villarreal but the Spanish side are yet to match Everton's offer

Head of recruitment Kevin Reeves has been in Argentina to check on the 24-year-old and has recommended that Everton try and tie up a deal for the Argentina international.

Meanwhile, West Ham midfielder Diego Poyet, 20, is joining MK Dons on loan.

Elsewhere in the Championship, Fulham have made an improved £5million offer for Brighton defender Lewis Dunk.