DONE DEAL: Everton sign Burnley midfielder Dwight McNeil

Football
28 Jul 2022 • 10:59 PM MYT
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Everton have signed Burnley midfielder Dwight McNeil on a five-year contract in a deal worth about £20m.

McNeil made 140 appearances for the Clarets and has missed just two Premier League games since December 2018.

The England Under-21 international becomes the Toffees' third summer signing after the arrival of his former Burnley team-mate James Tarkowski and Ruben Vinagre on loan from Sporting.

"It is an amazing feeling to sign," said McNeil, 22.

"When I heard about Everton's interest I wanted to get it done straight away because of the club and how good the team is.

"I feel playing under a manager like Frank Lampard, he will help me to get my stats up - and that is what I want to do and improve my game.

"I am a direct runner with the ball. I like to get on the ball, cut inside and create chances for the team.

"I want to help the team as best as I can, work hard and do the defensive side of the game too."