Everton are ready to sell Lucas Neill to Galatasaray.

The Telegraph says Everton are understood to have agreed a deal to sell defender Neill to Galatasaray.

The 31 year-old Australian defender only moved to Goodison Park on a free transfer - having run down his contract at West Ham United last summer - less than four months ago.

The Turkish club had hoped to sign Neill last year - indeed they had appeared favourites at one stage - but are now understood to have offered a fee of around £800,000 for his services which has been reluctantly accepted by Everton manager David Moyes.

It is understood that Neill has been keen on the move and, given his age, and the length of his contract it is believed that both the player and club accept it is a good deal for them.