Leighton Baines is set to undergo a medical at Everton after a fee was agreed with Wigan Athletic.

The England Under-21 international recently rejected the opportunity to move to Premiership newcomers Sunderland, but is keen on a move to Everton, the club he supported as a boy.

The 22-year-old will now discuss personal terms with David Moyes’ side. The fee for Baines is said to be in the region of £6million.

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Everton have suffered an injury blow with the news that influential midfielder Tim Cahill will miss the start of the new Premiership season.

Cahill picked up a foot injury in Tuesday’s friedly against Werder Bremen and there were initial fears that the Australian international could be out for three months, which has been denied.

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