Everton are close to signing Brighton striker Neil Maupe

Brighton forward Neil Maupe could join Everton, according to Sky Sports.

Neil Maupe

According to the source, the 26-year-old football player is undergoing a medical examination for "toffees". Head coach Frank Lampard hopes the move will be finalized before Saturday's meeting with Maupe's former team Brentford. The transfer fee will be 15 million pounds.

In this year's EPL draw, Neil never appeared on the field in the three opening matches of the championship.