McGeady set for summer move to Everton after Spartak midfielder agrees pre-contract



Everton have agreed a pre-contract with Spartak Moscow midfielder Aiden McGeady, with the 27-year-old set to join Everton in the summer.

The former Celtic winger left the Scottish giants for the Russian capital in 2010 but now looks set to leave following a dressing room bust-up with Spartak coach Valery Karpin back in November.

Wanted: Everton and Spartak Moscow have agreed on a deal for the transfer of McGeady One of the Bhoys: McGeady made over 100 appearances for Celtic before leaving for the Russian capital

McGeady was accused of poor physical condition and lacking motivation by Karpin, who also claimed the 27-year-old former Celtic star had a negligent attitude to training.



Martinez has been thwarted twice in his efforts to prise McGeady from Spartak, first as Wigan manager last January, and again in August following his appointment at Everton.

McGeady’s progress at Spartak has been upset by injuries, and occasionally ill-discipline, but ultimately, the squad has not been strong enough to challenge for Russian Premier League or European club honours.

International: McGeady, 27, has 63 caps for the Republic of Ireland,