[imga=left]http://www.carling.com/media/player_images/player-image-78622.jpg[/imga]After being granted permission to speak to Everton over the weekend, a deal has now been agreed believed to be around [SIZE=-1] £[/SIZE]5m which will see England Under 21 full-back Leighton Baines an Everton player next season.
Baines: "I'd like to thank all the staff at Wigan,"
"I've had six fantastic years here and it was a really tough decision to leave that behind because this is the club who have given me the opportunity to make it in the game.
"It's been a real adventure here and it's one I'll never forget, but I need a fresh challenge.
"This is no reflection on all the help and support I've had here because I'm leaving some really good friends
"I'd also like to say a special thank you to all the supporters who have shouted for me these last six years and who voted me as the player of the year last season.
"That was a special moment that will always live with me.
"I think the team will do well under Chris Huthchings and I'm sure the supporters will get the success they deserve."
Baines: "I'd like to thank all the staff at Wigan,"
"I've had six fantastic years here and it was a really tough decision to leave that behind because this is the club who have given me the opportunity to make it in the game.
"It's been a real adventure here and it's one I'll never forget, but I need a fresh challenge.
"This is no reflection on all the help and support I've had here because I'm leaving some really good friends
"I'd also like to say a special thank you to all the supporters who have shouted for me these last six years and who voted me as the player of the year last season.
"That was a special moment that will always live with me.
"I think the team will do well under Chris Huthchings and I'm sure the supporters will get the success they deserve."
Sucks to be them.
