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ANDREW JOHNSON was expected to finally become a Fulham player today after the final details of his move from Goodison Park were thrashed out.

Everton gave the former England international permission to speak to Fulham last weekend after negotiating a deal that could net them as much as £12m.

But the transfer has been held up by a number of minor issues - one was regarding the medical he underwent on Monday - and the two clubs had to enter into further dialogue.

ANDREW JOHNSON is today expected to complete a transfer to Fulham that could earn Everton up to £13million.

Johnson underwent a medical yesterday and discussed personal terms at Craven Cottage after the Londoners agreed a deal for the striker.

The 27-year-old is poised to become the most expensive player in Fulham's history by moving for a fee that could eventually rise to £13m given add-ons and incentives.

Wigan Athletic and Sunderland were early front-runners for the England international, but neither were able to match Fulham's offer.

ANDREW JOHNSON was due to undergo a medical at Fulham to complete a transfer that could eventually net Everton more than £12m.

The England international was left at home on Saturday to sort out his future as Everton - who are plotting their next move over Joao Moutinho - jetted out to the United States for their annual pre-season tour.

It has been widely expected since he missed last Tuesday's 1-0 win at Preston that Johnson would end up at Craven Cottage, but Everton were adamant that he would only be allowed to leave on their terms and they look to have reaped their rewards.

ANDREW JOHNSON was on the brink of ending his Everton career today after Fulham had a £10.5m bid accepted by the Blues.

The England international travelled to Deepdale with the rest of Everton's squad for last night's 1-0 win over Preston North End but was not included in either the starting line-up or among the substitutes.

He will now be given permission to discuss terms with Fulham over a move to Craven Cottage and it is now inevitable that Johnson will bring the curtain down on his two-year stay at Goodison Park in the next few days.

Wigan Athletic and Sunderland had led the chase for Johnson, who has scored 22 goals in 74 appearances, but Fulham are the only side prepared to make Everton an offer that will provide them with a healthy profit on the £8.6m they paid for him in May 2006.