JAMES BEATTIE is on the verge of joining Sheffield United after Bryan Robson last night persuaded the striker to pursue his career in the Coca-Cola Championship.
The Blades had a £4m bid for the one-time England international accepted by Everton’s board last week – it could reach £4.5m with add-ons – and, following protracted discussions, have now agreed personal terms with the player.
The move will bring to an end Beattie’s two-and-a-half year association with the Blues, during which time he has contributed 13 goals in 76 league appearances.
He had previously attracted the attention of Birmingham City boss Steve Bruce who was contemplating bolstering his strike options due to the uncertainly surrounding Mikael Forssell’s return from injury.
Everton have made £11m bid for Porto's Argentina midfield man Luis Gonzalez.
Boss David Moyes is attempting to push through a deal for the 26-year-old as Everton face competition from Juventus and Lyon for Gonzalez's signature.
BBC Sport understands Everton are now awaiting a response to the bid, which would beat the club record £8.6m paid to Crystal Palace for Andrew Johnson.
Everton are also poised to pay £5m for Wigan's Leighton Baines after Newcastle admitted defeat in the transfer battle.
Gonzalez - known as "Lucho" - is a key figure in Porto's line-up, and figured in Argentina's squad at the recent Copa America.
Whether Everton pull off the coup remains to be seen, as Moyes bids to end a summer of frustration in the transfer market.
Everton have signed Phil Jagielka from Sheffield United for £4m and signed South African midfield man Steven Pienaar on a season-long loan from Borussia Dortmund.
But 22-year-old Baines looks set to sign before the start of the season, with Moyes also hoping to close a deal for Gonzalez.
Leighton Baines is poised to become Everton's latest summer signing.
The Blues have agreed a deal with Wigan for the transfer of the England Under 21 defender.
Baines will undergo a medical on Monday and is set to discuss personal terms with the Toffees.
Last week, the highly-rated left-back watched Everton draw 2-2 with Werder Bremen at Goodison Park, leading to speculation that Everton were set to move for the player.
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