Everton reach agreement in principle to sign Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard | OneFootball

Everton have reached an agreement in principle to sign Arsenal midfielder Christian Norgaard for around £7 million, according to The Athletic journalist David Ornstein.

Everton manager David Moyes wants a replacement for Idrissa Gueye and the Gunners star could head north.

Norgaard will undergo a medical next week and become the Toffees’ fourth summer signing is the deal is formalised.

The 32-year-old Danish midfielder joined Arsenal from Brentford last summer but struggled for regular playing opportunities.

He made 20 appearances for Mikel Arteta’s side and will hope to become a regular starter next season.

The Toffees have already signed English midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough, and adding Norgaard to their squad will boost their options.

The former Brentford captain brings plenty of experience, leadership and quality to the table and should start plenty of games for the Merseyside club if he joins them.

Arsenal are closing in on a move for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, and Norgaard will struggle to play if he does not leave.

He is already behind Declan Rice, Martin Zubimendi, Mikel Merino and Myles Lewis-Skelly in the pecking order.

Everton are hoping to recruit more quality players this summer having also completed permanent deals for Tyrique George and Merlin Rohl.

They were both on loan with Everton last season, from Chelsea and Freiburg respectively. The club are also eyeing a deal for Jack Grealish.