Donovan agrees Everton loan switch

United States international Landon Donovan has agreed to join Everton on a two-month loan from MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy, the Barclays Premier League club have announced.

The agreement, which was reached on Thursday following recent discussions between Everton, LA Galaxy and Major League Soccer, is pending paperwork that needs to be finalised.

Once that is completed, Donovan is set to join Everton over the Christmas period and would be eligible to face Bolton on January 4.

The loan deal would last until after the derby against Liverpool on February 25.