Source: SKY_Sports
Neill to have Toffees medical
// A bit of a hack but it works// The article snippet is wrapped onto a second line, even when #article-sub is emptyif( $("div#article-sub").children().length == 0 ) {$("div#article-sub").remove();} Sky Sports understands free agent Lucas Neill is to have a medical at Everton.[LNB] The experienced defender is currently looking for a new club after his West Ham deal expired over the summer.[LNB]The former Blackburn and Millwall stopper turned down the chance to stay with The Hammers after rejecting their one-year extension offer.[LNB]It now seems that the 31-year-old is to pair up with Australian international team-mate Tim Cahill at Goodison Park.[LNB]Everton were short of defensive reinforcements following Joleon Lescott's sale, although they did bring in Sylvain Distin and Johnny Heitinga while Phil Jagielka remains on the sidelines.[LNB]The news of a fresh face comes as a boost to manager David Moyes following the loss of captain Phil Neville to a long-term injury in their 2-1 defeat to Fulham.[LNB]Neill, who can also operate at right-back, will now undergo a medical ahead of signing a contract with the Merseysiders.[LNB]
