Everton insist there are no doubts over the permanent signing of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Stephen Pienaar.

An Everton spokesman revealed on Monday final details of the deal were being thrashed out and chief executive Keith Wyness is working on the completion of the £2.2million move.

The spokesman said: "The deal has been in place for some time and the final points are now being worked on. It should be sorted out before the end of the week."