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Everton transfer news: Toffees agree Barcelona deal for Mina as Man Utd miss out - report
EVERTON have reportedly rocked Manchester United by agreeing a deal to sign Barcelona powerhouse Yerry Mina.
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Everton and Manchester United have both been linked with Mina, who struggled for Barcelona under Ernesto Valverde last season.
The Colombia international is keen on a new challenge elsewhere following his Nou Camp difficulties.
Manchester United had appeared to be in pole position to sign Mina but recent reports have suggested they have switched their attentions back to Harry Maguire and Toby Alderweireld.
And Catalan newspaper Sport say Everton have now agreed a deal to sign the 23-year-old defender.
Marco Silva has been pursuing a centre-back for much of the summer, with veteran Ashley Williams likely to join Stoke.
And Sport say they have agreed a deal for Mina to move to Goodison Park, in another blow for United.
It is said Mina will sign a five-year deal with the Merseyside giants with negotations between both parties sorted swiftly.
And he will cost them just £28million, with United said to have been told it would cost them £40m.
Barcelona chief Jordi Mestre was coy on Mina when quizzed about the Everton and United target today.
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He said: “It's top secret.
"We have to be very careful because Yerry Mina arrived last season and he's very young, but we will see. We will see.
“The final opinion [on if he stays or goes] is with the coach [Valverde]."
Mina, despite his struggles, helped Barcelona win the La Liga and Copa del Rey last term.
But a new challenge in the Premier League now seems forthcoming.