00:01Everton are closing in on the signing of Christian Norgard from Arsenal in a deal worth £7m with the experienced
00:11midfielder expected to complete a medical before finalising his move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
00:18David Moyes has targeted the Denmark international as he looks to add leadership and Premier League experience to his midfield
00:27following Idrissa Gueye's departure.
00:32Norgard only joined Arsenal from Brentford last summer but found opportunities difficult to come by in a squad packed with
00:40midfield quality.
00:41The 32-year-old made 20 appearances in all competitions during the Gunners title winning campaign with just seven coming
00:50in the Premier League.
00:52Now the player looks set to move on in search of regular first team football with potentially Bruno Guimieres going
01:00the other way to Arsenal from Newcastle United.
01:03For Everton, the signing represents a low-risk addition of a proven top-flight performer who has amassed well over
01:12200 Premier League appearances.
01:14His tactical awareness, defensive positioning and leadership qualities in the dressing room are expected to make him an important figure
01:23as Moyes continues to reshape his squad.
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