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Report: Everton and Fulham battling for Brazilian defender Gleison Bremer

Everton and Fulham are reportedly interested in acquiring the services of Torino defender Gleison Bremer.

, , have claimed the Premier League sides are keen to snap up the Brazilian central defender, who cost the Serie A outfit cost €5.8 million/£5.3 million in 2018.

Gleison Bremer of Torino FC celebrates after scoring a goal...
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Bremer had an impressive season last term for Torino, making 35 appearances and scoring a respectable five goals.

Everton have recently sprung into life in the transfer window with the signings of James Rodriguez, Allan and Abdoulaye Doucoure, but the Toffees are yet to add a new defender to their ranks.

Newly promoted Fulham very recently did business with Torino, signing Ola Aina from them on a season-long loan.

Supposedly, the player is indeed open to a move to England ().

TBR’s View – Bremer another Brazilian to Everton?

Everton may feel confident in landing Bremer given there is already a strong Brazilian contingent at Goodison Park.

Bologna FC v Torino FC - Serie A
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There are currently three players from the country at the club in Bernard, Richarlison and new signing Allan, with Andre Gomes and Joao Virginia also speaking the same language as Bremer.

That might be a nice lure for the player, who appears to have good physical qualities that could help him adapt to the Premier League nicely.