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Everton round-up: Digne done, Williams wanted and Rodwell training

Digne arrives

Everton have finally completed the transfer of Lucas Digne from Barcelona. After a week or so of negotiations the Toffees have snapped up the French international on a

A former PSG, Roma and Lille player, he has made the move from La Liga champions Barcelona.

Digne has signed on a five-year deal and will provide competition for the veteran left-back Leighton Baines.

Williams wanted

Stoke City want to sign Ashley Williams from Everton. The Welsh international is apparently a target for the Potters,

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Stoke are hoping to win promotion back to the Premier League this summer and see Williams as the perfect option to strengthen their backline on the cheap. A loan deal is being proposed but the sticking point looks to be the 33-year-old’s £65,000-a-week wages.

Everton are set to sell the Welshman this summer. The veteran had a poor campaign last season and is not popular with the fans.

Rodwell back

The midfielder is out of contract having left Sunderland this summer after an ill-fated stint with the club.

Rodwell is training with the under-23s in order to remain fit after failing to win a contract at Watford.

The 27-year-old was one of Everton’s brightest prospects when he left for Manchester City in a £12 million deal six years ago.

Since then injuries and poor form have plagued the former England international.