Everton transfer news: Enner Valencia set for Goodison Park in season-long loan deal from West Ham

ENNER VALENCIA is close to agreeing a season-long loan with Everton.

The West Ham striker looked set to join Swansea for the campaign when he held talks with the Welsh side.

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But Ronald Koeman made a late move for the Ecuador forward, and the Blues are close to completing a transfer that will see him move to Goodison.

Things moved the Blues’ way when they gave the thumbs up to turning it into a permanent £14.5 million switch in the summer if he is a success.

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Valencia, 26, joined the Hammers from Pachuca two years ago, but options have become increasingly limited this season.

Everton had identified Lucas Perez as their first-choice strike target but missed out on the Spaniard when Arsenal pounced.

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