Everton are set to sign Andros Townsend on a free contract.

30-year-old Townsend has been without a club since his deal at Crystal Palace expired in late June.

Sky Sportssays the Toffees are closing in on the talented winger.

Townsend worked with Everton boss Rafa Benitez at Newcastle between March and June 2016.

Benitez also wants to sign Demarai Gray from Bayer Leverkusen but a deal is not close yet.