Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek is set to join Everton on loan.
Van de Beek has been told by Ralf Rangnick he can leave Old Trafford until the end of the season after a lack of game time.
Crystal Palace were also interested in the Dutchman, while there were enquiries from abroad.
However, Van de Beek has decided to link up with Frank Lampard, who is expected to be confirmed as Everton’s new manager.
The former Chelsea boss has been offered the job on Merseyside after Rafael Benitez was fired in January.
Van de Beek is targeting more minutes after only being given four Premier League starts since joining United from Ajax for £35m in 2020.
He has not made any league starts this season, with eight substitute appearances. Dutch manager Louis van Gaal has told him he needs regular game time to be considered for the squad for the World Cup, which begins in November.
Van de Beek will bolster the midfield in Everton’s injury-stricken squad, with Tom Davies, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Fabian Delph all sidelined until March.
The Toffees will also hope the loan deal can boost their Premier League campaign.
Everton are currently 16th, just four points above the relegation zone.
