Joleon Lescott is close to completing his move to Everton, according to Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey.
The 23-year-old defender had agreed personal terms and passed a medical at Goodison Park last week but the Toffees had raised concerns over Lescott's long-term fitness.
Everton are believed to be concerned over the knee injury which ruled Lescott out of the entire 2003-04 season, and, although he has played 93 games in the past two campaigns, the deal is set to be revised with part of the fee based on appearances.
The saga appears to be coming to an end and Moxey insists Lescott is set to become a Premiership player by the end of the week