Cahill set for New York move

Cahill has been a revelation with the Toffees since joining the club from Millwall in 2004, scoring 68 goals in 278 appearances, but is on the verge of exiting Merseyside to play in the United States.

A statement on the club's official website read: "Everton have agreed with Major League Soccer (MLS) that Tim Cahill can be transferred to the New York Red Bulls.

"Tim, 32, will move to the Red Bulls for a nominal fee, subject to agreeing personal terms and passing a medical. He will travel to the US in the next few days."

Cahill proved to be one of David Moyes' shrewdest signings from Millwall, where he also enjoyed a similar goals-to-game ratio.

The Sydney-born attacker – who was a big hit on Merseyside for his all-action displays - fell down the Goodison Park pecking order last season in which he scored just three times.

During the past month Cahill has been linked with a big money offer from the Middle East but will now become just the second Australian to play in MLS - after danny Allsopp's spell with D.C. United in 2010.