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Everton sign Norwich centre back Ben Godfrey in deal worth almost £30m as England Under 21 star pens five-year contract to boost Carlo Ancelotti's defensive options

Everton have completed the signing of Norwich defender Ben Godfrey in a deal which could be worth almost £30million.

The Toffees, who are top of the Premier League table, will pay £25m up-front for the 22-year-old centre back, with almost £5m more in potential add-ons.

Godfrey becomes Carlo Ancelotti's fifth signing of the summer following the arrivals of James Rodriguez, Allan, Abdoulaye Doucoure and Niels Nkounkou.

'The aim for me at Everton is to win trophies and win games. I like to win. I wear my heart on my sleeve.