Everton have agreed a deal for Bernard, the winger who was a free agent after he left Shakhtar Donetsk last season. He has been capped 14 times by Brazil and was offered to Chelsea, Inter Milan, AC Milan and West Ham United in recent weeks. The 25-year-old, who joined the Ukrainian side from Atletico Mineiro in 2013, scored six league goals last season. His arrival, subject to a work permit, could mean an end to the club’s interest in Danny Welbeck, the Arsenal striker who is wanted by Southampton and Bournemouth.

Newcastle United are among the clubs interested in Crystal Palace’s Jairo Riedewald after the 21-year-old, who can play in defence or midfield, turned down a move to Swansea City because he did not