Everton are closing in on the signing of Toulouse midfielder and France international Etienne Capoue who is reportedly set to replace the outgoing Marouane Felliani.
The French international (4 caps) is set for the Premier League with Everton despite being regularly linked with Arsenal and a transfer fee has been agreed with Toulouse for between 10 and 12 million euros.
Whilst Everton fans will welcome an expensive and glamorous signing, the deal will be bitter sweet as the suggestions in France are that Capoue has been brought in to replace Marouane Fellaini.
L’Equipe said last week that Fellaini would join Chelsea during this transfer window and it appears Everton boss David Moyes has brought in Capoue to cover the loss of the afro-haird Belgian.
Capoue is rated as one of the best players to have appeared for Toulouse in the last 20 years and undoubtedly has the physical attributes to succeed in the Premeir League.
The 24-year-old defensive midfielder has made 18 appearances for Toulouse this season, scoring three goals and picked up four yellow cards.
source: 101 greatgoals