Everton have acquired Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala on loan until the end of the season.
The Premier League leaders signed Aymeric Laporte on Tuesday, a move which pushed the Frenchman further away from a regular starting spot, but he is likely to play substantial minutes for the Toffees, who have effectively turned their season around under Sam Allardyce.
Speaking to the club's website, he said: “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to play for Everton and I cannot wait to pull on the royal blue jersey for the first time and give my all for the supporters.