Sassuolo defender Marlon is on the verge of following Roberto De Zerbi to Shakhtar Donetsk, claim multiple reports.

The 25-year-old Brazilian had been one of the first targets after De Zerbi took the job in Ukraine.

According to Sky Sport Italia and Sportitalia, the deal is done for €12m plus performance-related bonuses.

The centre-back was signed from Barcelona in 2018 for €12m, but as part of that agreement, the Blaugrana are owed 50 per cent of any future sale.

That means only €6m plus add-ons will go to the Neroverdi.

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