Ashley Williams is believed to be on the verge of leaving Everton for Stoke City - as covered by BBC Sport on Thursday afternoon.

Williams, 33, struggled at Everton in the second half of last season, and it is understood that he has been made surplus to requirements at Goodison Park.

A number of clubs have been linked with a move for the Wales international, but Championship outfit Stoke appear to have won the race.

Williams was outstanding during his time at Swansea, but it has never really happened for the central defender at Everton, who will open their 2018-19 Premier League campaign against Wolverhampton Wanderers next weekend.

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The Merseyside club's supporters have been reacting to the speculation surrounding Williams' future, and it would be fair to say that they are pleased with the reports.

Indeed, the majority are keen for their club to move on from the 6ft Welshman as soon as possible.

A selection of the best Twitter reaction can be seen below: