Everton are moving for Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck.

The London Evening Standard says Everton are leading the charge to sign Welbeck on a free transfer.

Welbeck, 28, is leaving Arsenal after five injury-plagued seasons with West Ham, Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Wolves all credited with interest.

But Marco Silva's Toffees are front-runners.

It's claimed the Merseyside outfit are prepared to increase his £100,000-a-week salary should he pass a medical.