Palermo are closing in on Everton defender Shkodran Mustafi.

SportItalia says Palermo are in talks with Everton for the young German defender.

Palermo want to take Mustafi on an initial loan with the view to a permanent deal in 12 months' time.

Everton boss David Moyes would prefer an immediate sale to help boost his own transfer coffers.

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