Beckford Bid Accepted

Everton have agreed a £4m fee with Leicester City for the sale of striker Jermaine Beckford, according to BBC Radio Leicester.

Beckford, who joined Everton on a free transfer last year, scored 10 goals in his debut Premier League season to finish the campaign as the club's joint top scorer.

Leicester, along with Southampton and Blackburn Rovers, had made their interest in the player known and were believed to have tabled a £2m bid.

That was rejected by Everton, but Foxes boss Sven Goran Eriksson has returned with a £4m offer, which has been accepted.

The deal is not done yet, however, as the player still needs to complete a medical and agree personal terms with the Midlands outfit.