Sporting CP are eager to wrap up a deal for Everton goalkeeper Joao Virginia this week.

Virginia is yet to arrive in Lisbon, though there is an expectation a deal will be closed before the weekend.

The Portugal U21 keeper will join Sporting on a straight loan as a replacement for Luís Maximiano. Maximiano's sale to Granada was confirmed on Tuesday morning.

Only minor details need to be ironed out between Sporting and Everton, says O Jogo.

Virginia will arrive as the prime backup for senior goalkeeper Antonio Adan. The youngster signed a new deal with Everton last season through to 2024.

Snapped up from Arsenal, Virginia had a spell away from Everton on-loan with Reading. He previously came through the youth system of Sporting's big local rivals Benfica.

As an Everton player, the 21 year-old has played three first team games. He is a current Portugal U21 international.

- updated August 18