Everton have agreed a £8.5 million fee for Crystal Palace striker Andy Johnson.
The England hit-man looks all but certain to be on his way out of Selhurst Park in the close-season, with Everton now vying with Wigan and Bolton for his signature.
Wigan and Bolton have had £8.5 million offers accepted by Palace chairman Simon Jordan, who accepts the fee offered is a fair price.
Johnson, who is on standby for England's World Cup squad, will now talk with all the interested parties before making a decision with regards his future.
The player engaged in discussions with Wigan on Friday, and will do likewise with Bolton and Everton, if as expected, their bid is accepted.
Palace have yet to confirm whether they have accepted Everton's bid but The Toffees have issued a statement claiming that an accord has been struck.
"Everton chairman Bill Kenwright and his Crystal Palace counterpart Simon Jordan have reached agreement for the possible transfer of the England international striker Andrew Johnson," read a statement on the club's official website.
It is expected that Johnson and Everton will discuss a potential deal on Saturday.
As yet, the freescoring front-man, who has experience of The Premiership with Palace, has not intimated as to which club holds any early advantage.
Everton had earlier had bids rejected by the Championship outfit, but are now firmly in the race to bag the 25-year-old.
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