Arsenal set to beat Everton to Lucas Perez Martinez signing

ByTNT Sports

Updated 25/08/2016 at 11:34 GMT+1

Arsenal have reportedly beaten Everton to the signing of Deportivo La Coruna striker Lucas Perez Martinez.

Deportivo La Coruna's midfielder Lucas Perez

Image credit: AFP

The Telegraph report that the Toffees had already agreed both a £17 million fee with Depor and personal terms with the player but are set to be gazumped by Arsenal.

A delegation from Arsenal are said to have travelled to Spain on Thursday to tie up the formalities of the deal.

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Lucas, 27, scored 17 Liga goals last season.

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