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Everton boss David Moyes has made his first foray into the transfer market by signing striker Marcus Bent from Ipswich on a three-year deal.
Bent, who spent last season on loan at Leicester, scored 10 goals for the Foxes last season, including a last-minute equaliser against Everton at the Walkers Stadium in March.
Manager David Moyes beat off competition from Portsmouth and West Brom for his signature.
Everton agreed a fee in the region of £450,000 with Ipswich on Tuesday allowing Bent to complete a medical on Merseyside on Wednesday before putting pen to paper. He will officially join the club on July 1.
Moyes claimed Bent's versatility in attack was a major reason they were interested in bringing the former Blackburn Rovers man to Goodison Park.
He told the club website: "We're delighted to have Marcus.
"He'll give an added dimension to the squad because he can play up front and he can play wide right. He's a good age and he's a price at this present time we could afford.
"He's got athleticism, he's quick, he's good in the air and we'll be looking to fit him in the squad. I'm intending bringing in more players and hopefully Marcus is only the first of many.''
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