Source: Telegraph
Everton's Lucas Neill to join Galatasaray
The 31 year-old defender only agreed a one-year deal with Everton in September after becoming a free agent when his contract ended at West Ham in the summer, making 15 appearances. [LNB]The Australia international admitted he had not been expecting to leave Goodison Park. [LNB]Mark Hughes keen to take final step over Joleon Lescott transfer"The move has come as a surprise to me," he said on the club's website. [LNB]"I'd like to thank the staff and fans but most of all my team-mates for making my time at Everton very enjoyable. I am pleased to have had a positive impact on the team and the club and wish them every success for the future." [LNB]The Turkish club had hoped to sign Neill last year and are understood to have offered a fee of around £800,000 for his services.[LNB]It is believed that both the player and club accept it is a good deal for them and will allow David Moyes to re-invest in other transfer targets this month.[LNB]
