Everton confirm Moyes departure; will join United at end of season

Everton have announced that manager David Moyes will leave the club at the end of the season and will soon be confirmed as the new boss at Manchester United.

A statement released by the Merseyside club this afternoon confirmed Moyes had told chairman Bill Kenwright of his desire to succeed Alex Ferguson at United when he retires at the end of this season, and that he would not be extending his contract with the Goodison Park club.