Everton claim they have agreed a deal 'in principle' to sign LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan on loan.
USA forward impressed by Everton's efforts to complete loan
Everton claim they have agreed a deal 'in principle' to sign LA Galaxy forward Landon Donovan on loan in the January transfer window.
The USA international is wanted by Toffees boss David Moyes in order to help his struggling Premier League side.
It was announced that Donovan had agreed a new four-year deal with Galaxy on Wednesday evening, but there was no update on his short-term future.
A number of clubs are said to have approached Galaxy regarding the 27-year-old, but the American outfit did not reveal any further details about a possible agreement.
Everton, though, have since stated that a settlement is close, saying on their
official website: "Final discussions are expected in the next 48 hours after all parties agreed in principle for the two-and-half month deal to take place."
Positive discussions
"A finalised deal is not too far away," said Everton chief executive Robert Elstone.
"Positive discussions have been ongoing and we expect to have Landon join the club when the window opens on 2nd January."
Galaxy coach Bruce Arena added: "A loan deal has not been finalised, we're hopeful it will and it will likely be with Everton.
"Everton is a club with a small roster and a congested schedule over the next few weeks and months.
"It's a great fit for Landon and the clubs have an understanding of the agreement. We are confident that is where he will end up."
Donovan, who is keen to move to Europe to maintain his match fitness ahead of the World Cup next summer, said: "You want to go where you are wanted and Everton have been incredibly professional and expressed their interest and I feel that is a place where I would feel very comfortable.
"There's already a lot of Americans that play there (English Premier League) and it would be interesting. But we will cross that bridge when we come to it."
