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Everton sign £12m Williams from Swansea

Everton have signed Wales captain Ashley Williams from Premier League rivals Swansea for £12m.

The 31-year-old defender is new manager Ronald Koeman's third summer purchase after Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye and goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg.

The Merseyside club are also in discussions to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Yannick Bolasie and Sunderland defender Lamine Kone.

Swansea had rejected an earlier £10m bid from the Toffees.

Williams' signing comes a day after John Stones moved from Everton to Manchester City for £47.5m.

Wales international Williams featured in his country's run to the semi-finals of Euro 2016 this summer and has not played any pre-season games following an extended break.