Everton boss David Moyes is closing on a deal for Tottenham midfielder Steven Pienaar.

The Sun says he feared Spurs could demand too high a price for the man who spent four years on Merseyside before moving to White Hart Lane.

Yet he is set to rejoin the Blues for £2.5million although that fee will double with clauses.

The news will be popular with fans as Pienaar, 30, played a key role in their flying finish to the season.