Everton agree deal for Saha

EVERTON have agreed to sign Manchester United's Louis Saha, subject to a medical.

Toffees boss David Moyes had agreed an undisclosed fee for the France striker, who has been offered a two-year contract with the option of a one-year extension. The 30-year-old forward will become Everton's third signing in a week following the captures of Lars Jacobsen and Segundo Castillo, providing he is passed fit by the club's medical staff.

Saha, whose spell at Old Trafford was beset by injuries, has 18 international caps and scored 42 goals during his United career. He also had speels at Newcastle and Fulham.

Meanwhile, Spanish side Espanyol have announced on their website that midfielder Albert Riera has travelled to England for a medical after Liverpool agreed terms with the club.