Everton are confident closing a deal for Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry.
The Sunday Mirror says Everton expect to announce the permanent signing of Barry within the next 48 hours.
Barry, 33, has agreed a three-year-deal at Goodison Park, after a successful loan spell from Manchester City last term.
And by snapping up Barry for the £2.5million fee agreed as part of his original loan, Everton boss Roberto Martinez will now have more scope to strengthen his squad elsewhere this summer.
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