Aston Villa sign Lucas Digne from Everton

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Lucas Digne from Everton for an undisclosed fee.

The 28-year-old had fallen out of favour under Rafael Benitez at Goodison Park and had a number of clubs, including Chelsea and Newcastle United, reportedly after his signature.

However, Aston Villa have now won the race for the France international full-back, who becomes the club's second signing of the January window after Philippe Coutinho's loan from Barcelona.

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"When Lucas became available we jumped at the opportunity to bring him to the club," manager Steven Gerrard told the club's official website.

"To sign a player of his pedigree and quality in the January window is a great addition to our squad and his arrival excites me and everyone associated with Aston Villa."

Villa are understood to have paid around £25m for Digne, who will wear the number 27 shirt and could make his debut for the club during Saturday's home Premier League game against Manchester United.