Stade Rennais midfielder Stephane M'Bia is close to sealing a transfer to Everton, reports Le Parisien.

Rennes general manager Pierre Dreossi had previously told France Football that 23-year-old Cameroon international would be allowed to leave for the right price.

"M'Bia is the only player we are willing to let leave, but that is only if we get a suitable offer, which has not been the case so far," admitted Dreossi.

Everton will need to stump up around £4m for the players services.