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. The experienced defender is currently looking for a new club after his West Ham deal expired over the summer.The former Blackburn and Millwall stopper turned down the chance to stay with The Hammers after rejecting their one-year extension offer.It now seems that the 31-year-old is to pair up with Australian international team-mate Tim Cahill at Goodison Park.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.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.Neill, who can also operate at right-back, will now undergo a medical ahead of signing a contract with the Merseysiders.

Source: SKY_Sports