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Sources suggest that Johnson believed Everton had accepted a bid from the west London club.

But chief executive Keith Wyness insisted no such deal has been agreed, and told the club's official website: "Contrary to some reports that have surfaced throughout the course of today (Wednesday), the club can confirm that no offer has been received nor has any deal been agreed for Andrew Johnson with Fulham Football Club."

That raises questions over why the England frontman left Preston's Deepdale ground Tuesday night before his team's friendly with the Coca-Cola Championship side.

The striker was due to play in the match but after discussions with club officials he was omitted from the squad and departed.

Johnson, it is believed, wants to return to London with his wife and family for personal reasons.

His departure from Goodison Park has been expected for some weeks, with both Wigan and Sunderland chasing the striker.

And it had been suggested that he would have been given permission to talk to Fulham in light of his actions at Deepdale.

Fulham were believed to be the only side prepared to make Everton an offer that will provide them with a healthy profit on the £8.6m they paid for him in May 2006.

Johnson has scored 22 goals in 74 appearances for the Toffees.