Everton are close to securing a £17.4million deal for Barcelona centre back Jean-Clair Todibo, according to reports in Spain.
The 20-year-old defender was a target for the Toffees in the January transfer window with bosses contacting the Catalans about the player back then.
Carlo Ancelotti is looking to add defensive reinforcements to his roster for the new campaign and the Italian is a fan of the young Frenchman.
Todibo is currently on loan with Bundesliga side Schalke 04 after joining them in January, and while they have an option to buy him for £21m, the financial hardship the coronavirus pandemic has put clubs in will prevent them from doing so.
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