Axel Witsel to Everton: Toffees agree fee to sign wantaway Zenit Saint Petersburg midfielder
Toffees fight off challenge from top European sides to land £25million Belgian after he handed in transfer request
EVERTON have taken a huge step closer to landing transfer target Axel Witsel after agreeing a fee with Zenit Saint Petersburg.
According to , Ronald Koeman is set to make his first major summer signing after a £25.1million bid was accepted by the Russian side.
"He has two offers from Italy and two from England.";
Inter Milan and Napoli were thought to be the two Serie A sides interested in signing Witsel but the duo are unable to match the wages Everton are able to offer - a whopping £100,000-a-week.
Despite Belgium's disappointing showing at Euro 2016, Witsel was one of their standout performers scoring one goal and playing every minute before being knocked out to Wales.