France striker Saha to leave Man United for Everton

Everton have agreed to sign Louis Saha from Manchester United subject to the France striker passing a medical, the Premier League club announced on their website (www.evertonfc.com) on Friday.

• The 30-year-old, who scored 42 goals in 124 appearances for United, is set to agree terms on a two-year contract with the option of a third year, for an undisclosed fee.
• Saha, who has 18 international caps, will become Everton’s third major signing since last season following the arrivals of Denmark defender Lars Jacobsen and Ecuador midfielder Segundo Castillo.
• Saha moved to Old Trafford from Fulham in January 2004 in a 12.8 million pounds ($23.44 million) deal but struggled to force his way into the first team following a spate of injuries.
• He has yet to feature for United this season and made just six Premiership starts during the 2007-8 season.
• The former Metz and Newcastle United striker will directly replace England striker Andrew Johnson, who quit Goodison Park earlier this month to join Premier League rivals Fulham.