Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Joleon Lescott has moved closer to a move to Everton after passing a medical at Goodison Park.
The highly-rated stopper is set to move to The Toffees after the two clubs agreed a fee for the 23-year-old, following quickly in the footsteps of Crystal Palace striker Andy Johnson.
Although a number of clubs were tracking Lescott, including Premiership new-boys Reading, it was David Moyes' side who convinced Wolves to part with their prized possession.
The defender is widely regarded as one of the finest performers outside the top tier and will help bolster Everton's squad as they look to make an impact on the top half of the table in the coming season.
However talks still continue over the minutiae of the deal, with Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey insisting there is still work to be done with the Premiership side.
"The fee was agreed last week but, as ever, these things are never straight forward," Moxey told the club's official website.
"The devil is in the detail and discussions with Everton are ongoing.
"Joleon played in every game for Wolves last season and, as we expected, he has passed his medical and is fit to play."
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Lescott has passed a fitness Test!