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Everton waste no time in the January transfer window as they complete £18m deal for Dynamo Kiev left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko, just weeks after Rafa Benitez's row with Lucas Digne saw star defender dropped

Everton have confirmed their first capture of the January transfer window, securing the services of highly-rated Dynamo Kiev full-back Vitaliy Mykolenko for £18million.

The Ukraine international, who will wear the No 19 shirt, has agreed a four-and-a-half-year deal until June 2026, having impressed for both club and country.

His move to Goodison Park could see him replace the out-of-favour Lucas Digne, who continues to be linked with a move away, following a fall-out with manager Rafael Benitez. Newcastle, Brighton, Chelsea and Inter Milan are all keen on a swoop for the Frenchman.