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Everton are ready to sign Republic of Ireland winger Aiden McGeady on Thursday in boss Roberto Martinez's next shrewd transfer raid.

McGeady is set for a medical on Merseyside after contract terms were sorted out.

Martinez will finally get McGeady, a year after chasing him when he was boss at Wigan - and the player also gets his wish to play in England.

McGeady has been playing for Spartak Moscow for the past couple of years after leaving Scottish giants Celtic but has eyed a return to Britain for some time - and could possibly sign for the Toffees in time to be in the squad to face Norwich on Saturday.

Martinez is well-off for wide men when everyone is fit, but McGeady will give him a long-term signing for just a small fee.

Barcelona starlet Gerard Deulofeu is on loan for a season and his absence with injury has stretched the squad.