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Everton have agreed a deal with Southampton to appoint Ronald Koeman as the club's new manager.
The BBC and Sky Sports News HQ broke the news earlier this afternoon, with the Liverpool Echo initially more cautious after a club spokesman insisted talks were not yet complete.
However, Koeman's agent Rob Jansen has since confirmed that an agreement is in place for the Dutchman to succeed Roberto Martinez at Goodison Park.
Everton have agreed a deal to make Ronald Koeman their new manager.https://t.co/BW4PAekzPs#EFC #saintsfc pic.twitter.com/DcTOymxpaa
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 7, 2016
BBC Solent say Koeman's appointment will not be confirmed until tomorrow, which perhaps explains the Echo's initial caution.
Any official announcement on Ronald Koeman to Everton not expected until at least tomorrow #saintsfc #EFC
— BBC Solent Sport (@solentsport) June 7, 2016
It is believed that Everton will pay in the region of £5million for Koeman and two members of his backroom staff , brother Erwin and fitness coach Jan Kluitenberg.
However, Sammy Lee and Dave Watson - who were at Southampton prior to Koeman's arrival - are likely to remain at St Mary's