Strong squad at Everton

LONDON (AP):

Everton completed the treble-signing of Brazil midfielder Bernard from Shakhtar Donetsk, along with Barcelona duo Yerry Mina and Andre Gomes, as the Toffees further strengthened their squad for the new season on Thursday.

All three deals were announced in the final hour of the English transfer window, which closed at 5 p.m. local time.

Bernard, who joins on a four-year deal, cited the club's new manager Marco Silva as a key factor for his move.

"I chose Everton because of all the things I had heard about Marco Silva and after speaking to him I was happy with what he said to me," said Bernard, who left Shakhtar earlier this summer at the end of his contract.

Barcelona confirmed they had reached an agreement to sell Colombia defender Mina, 23, to Everton for around €31 million (US$36 million) - with a buy-back clause for Barcelona - while Portugal midfielder Gomes, 25, heads to Goodison Park on a season-long loan.

The trio join forward Richarlison and full-back Lucas Digne as high-profile arrivals at Everton during the transfer window.