Everton striker close to leaving the club

"Everton are close to selling their striker Ellis Simms to Coventry, the Liverpool Echo reports.

Ellis Simms, Getty Images

According to a source, Coventry, who were one step away from promotion to the Premier League last season, are planning to seriously strengthen their squad in order to realise their cherished dream this season. Ellis Simms is one of the main transfer targets for the Sky Blues. "Everton are ready to part with Simms for £8m. This price is quite adequate for Coventry. In the near future, the clubs will negotiate and agree on all the details of the transfer.

It should be added that last season Ellis Simms played 11 matches for Everton and scored one goal.