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Everton complete £5m move for Josh King from Bournemouth after Norwegian striker rejected Fulham and Southampton approaches

Joshua King has joined Everton in a deal worth up to £5million after choosing Carlo Ancelotti's men over Fulham.

The 29-year-old, who also turned down Southampton, joins on an initial six month contract with the option to extend at the end of the season.

Bournemouth had verbally agreed a deal with both Everton and Fulham late on deadline day.

Josh King has made a deadline day departure from Bournemouth to Everton
King returns to the Premier League after half-a-season in the Championship

King returns to the Premier League after half-a-season in the Championship

Scott Parker had accepted that his Fulham side were unlikely to sign a striker on their tight budget this window.