Everton are believed to be interested in signing Gremio defender Walter Kannemann, as covered by Corriere dello Sport.

The Toffees are finally making moves in this summer’s transfer window, with Lucas Digne following Richarlison to the club.

More new signings are expected to arrive before the transfer window closes next week, and the Merseyside outfit are in the market for a new centre-back.

That need has been strengthened following the news that Ashley Williams is on the verge of leaving the club to join Championship outfit Stoke City.

Kannemann might well be an alternative to Barcelona’s Yerry Mina, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent days.

The Everton fans have been offering their views on the 27-year-old, who has spent the last two years with Brazilian outfit Gremio.

A selection of the best Twitter reaction can be seen below:

We’ll say this for Kannemann, he certainly LOVES himself a sliding tackle. He makes Funes Mori look like a lamb in comparison. #EFC https://t.co/O1krmpH5Ol

— Royal Blue Mersey (@RBMersey) August 1, 2018

I don’t see uncontrolled aggression as something Brands & Silva are looking for.

— Frank Keegan (@KeeganBig) August 1, 2018

Yes, also at 27 he doesn’t quite fit the model of speedy, skilled players under 25 that Brands is targeting.

— Royal Blue Mersey (@RBMersey) August 1, 2018

YouTube highlights aren’t the best format for judging a player but that was a collection of 10 missed tackles / free kicks, so I assume Brands and Silva have seen more than just those because there was nothing in that video that inspired me with confidence.

— Jonathan Matthews (@onmedoorstep) August 1, 2018

Plays like a butcher, but its effective if he plays with another cb with some talent

— Suave vai tomá no cu então (@AvelarDavi) August 1, 2018

Sign him up 💙

— Matthew Sugden (@Sugdondo) August 1, 2018

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