Donovan: Everton have been incredibly professional

USA forward Landon Donovan feels he would be “very comfortable” at Everton.

The LA Galaxy striker is on the verge of completing a loan move to Goodison Park on a short-term basis until March.

He said: “You want to go where you are wanted and Everton have been incredibly professional and expressed their interest and I feel that is a place where I would feel very comfortable.

“There’s already a lot of Americans that play (in the Premier League) and it would be interesting. But we will cross that bridge when we come to it.”

A statement on the Merseyside club’s website read: “Final discussions are expected in the next 48 hours after all parties agreed in principle for the two-and-half month deal to take place.”

Toffees chief executive Robert Elstone added: “A finalised deal is not too far away.

“Positive discussions have been ongoing and we expect to have Landon join the club when the window opens on January 2.”

Galaxy coach Bruce Arena added: “A loan deal has not been finalised, we’re hopeful it will and it will likely be with Everton.

“Everton is a club with a small roster and a congested schedule over the next few weeks and months.

“It’s a great fit for Landon and the clubs have an understanding of the agreement. We are confident that is where he will end up.”

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