Finch farm

English Premier League: Everton have signed midfielder Tim Iroegbunam from Aston Villa on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee on Saturday. The England youth international becomes the Blues' first summer signing and will link up with his new teammates when Sean Dyche's side report back to Finch Farm for the start of pre-season next month.

"I’m very pleased. Everton is an amazing club, a big club and I’m just really happy to join and I can’t wait to get started. It was a move that I didn’t want to pass by. I wanted to take the opportunity," Iroegbunam said in a statement.

"When I spoke to Kevin [Thelwell], he told me more about the Club -– its history, the future and where they see me playing. It made me feel very excited because there are big things coming, especially with the new stadium.