http://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/329976/Everton-offer-7-8m-for-Liverpool-target-Jorginho?
Everton offer £7.8m for Liverpool target Jorginho
Everton have made a bid for Hellas Verona star Jorginho.
The 21-year-old has been impressive form for the Bentegodi based side, even earning a call up to the Italian under-21 side.
The Toffees look to have beaten their Merseyside rivals to his signature after reports in Italy claimed Liverpool had made an inquiry about the Brazilian-born wonderkid.
Brendan Rodgers was thought to be hunting for a a deep-lying playmaker, who can be used on the wing, but now looks to have missed his opportunity to land Serie B star.
Sportitalia reports Everton have made an offer worth £7.7m for the midfielder, including a future clause giving Verona 20 per cent of any future sale.
Jorginho played a big part in Verona's triumphant return to the Italian top flight last season making 41 appearances.
The talented starlet has a contract until 2016 with the Mastinis, who he joined from Sambonifacese in 2011.
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