Everton expect to complete the deal to bring Ramiro Funes Mori to Goodison Park within the next 24 hours.

Mori has been in the UK since late last week, and saw Everton’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday from the stands.

The 24 year old Argentine international is believed to have met the requirements for a work permit in the UK with no problems this week, and will become an Everton player before the weekend.

Delays in signing the former FC Dallas defender are believed to be around the logistics of completing a deal with a South American club, rather than any issues with work permits, and should the deal be concluded before mid-day he could even be in the squad to face Spurs on Saturday.

All we need is a chant….”What’s the story, Funes Mori?”