Ashley Williams set to agree £12m move to Everton as club eye Swansea captain to replace John Stones

A £12million transfer fee to take Ashley Williams to Everton is set to be agreed on Tuesday

Everton will go back in for Ashley Williams on Tuesday as Ronald Koeman looks to find a replacement for John Stones - with a £12m deal set to be agreed.

The Swansea captain is keen for a new challenge and his club are expected to accept the fresh terms offered by Everton after rejecting a £10m bid last week.

Williams, 31, is understood to be signing a four-year deal at Goodison Park, as the club look to strengthen for a tilt at Europe.

WILLIAMS' 2015-16 STATS 

Appearances - 36

Goals scored - 2

Defensive errors leading to goals - 1

Headed duel success rate - 57 per cent 

*All stats from the Premier League only* 

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The Wales captain has enjoyed eight years at the Liberty Stadium having signed from Stockport County for £400,000 - making more than 300 appearances, securing two promotions and winning the League Cup - and feels the time is right to move on.

Everton were close to signing the centre-back for £10m last week before Swansea dramatically rejected the offer but Koeman has returned after Manchester City finalised a £47.5m deal for Stones.

Koeman feels the vast Premier League experience Williams possesses is vital while his performances over a number of years for Wales, highlighted at Euro 2016, show the leadership he will bring.

Williams won the League Cup during his time with Swansea after joining them from Stockport

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The Wales international has decided that it is time to leave the Liberty Stadium