Everton close to capturing Gerard Deulofeu?

Premier League side Everton are reportedly close to signing Barcelona attacker Gerard Deulofeu on a loan basis.

The 19-year-old has been tipped to have a bright future at the Camp Nou, but Barca are keen for him to move away for the next 12 months in order to gain some match experience.

A number of clubs are interested, but it appears that he has decided to link up with the Toffees, according to numerous reports in Spain.

It is thought that the attacker's agent has been in talks with Everton manager Roberto Martinez over the last 24 hours.