Everton set for Vogel

Midfielder Vogel, 30, only joined Los Verdiblancos last summer from Italian outfit Milan, but would be allowed to leave the Manuel Ruiz de Lopera on a free transfer.

"We are in negotiations with the player and he will be coming shortly to discuss personal terms with a view to signing a contract," chief executive Keith Wyness told the Toffees' official website.

The squad depart on Thursday for a pre-season tour of the United States and, should a deal be reached, Vogel will join them on the flight out.

The holding midfielder has a wealth of experience in international football and the Champions League.

Everton boss David Moyes is looking to strengthen his midfield further following the capture of Sheffield United's Phil Jagielka for £4 million as the club challenge for the UEFA Cup in 2007-2008.

They qualified for the competition with a sixth-placed finish in the Premiership last season, while Betis narrowly avoided relegation from Spain's top division.