Goal.com · Aug 3, 2018
Rojo arrival hint? Everton sanction loan switch for Williams
Stoke City have signed Wales international Ashley Williams on a season-long loan from Everton.
Williams, 33, joined Everton from Swansea for a reported fee of £12 million ($16m) in 2016, having helped Wales reach the semi-finals of Euro 2016.
The centre-back, rumoured to be a long-term target for Arsenal during his time with the Swans, will be tasked with helping Stoke return to the top flight after their relegation from the Premier League last season.
The arrival of Williams follows the permanent signing of Oghenekaro Etebo, Tom Ince, Adam Federici and James McClean, while Benik Afobe has also moved to Stoke on loan from Wolves.