Transfer deadline day: Everton splash £20m to sign Godfrey, Ancelotti business hailed

re are a few contenders for winners of transfer window and Everton appear to have pushed mselves into reckoning for top spot. With four victories in as many Premier League games, Everton are just one of two teams to win every game in competition. That doesn't end here. To add to ir stellar run in league so far, Toffees have w anunced signing of Ben Godfrey from rwich City on transfer deadline day. 

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Transfer deadline day live: Ben Godfrey to Everton anunced

Everton have anunced signing of Ben Godfrey from rwich City for a reported fee of £20 million. 22-year-old England international has signed a five-season contract and becomes fourth major arrival for Carlo Ancelotti in this window. defender made 33 Premier League appearances in his debut season last term, following which rwich were relegated to Championship. 

Godfrey played in initial three matches for Canaries but was left out of squad to face Derby County on Saturday. Touted as a future captain of England national team, Godfrey has led U-21 national team on many occasions.  £20 million transfer fee is joint-highest that rwich City have ever received for a player. Previously, Leicester City paid £20 million for James Maddison in 2018. 

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Transfer deadline day live: Ben Godfrey speaks after sealing Everton transfer 

Speaking to club after signing agreement, Ben Godfrey stated: " aim for me at Everton is to win trophies and win games. I like to win. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I care and I'm a passionate lad." He also went on to assure his fans that he will give his all when on pitch to defend club. 

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Everton lead Premier League standings 

Godfrey becomes fourth major signing under Carlo Ancelotti - following likes of Allan, Abdoulaye Doucoure and James Rodriguez. former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich manr was keen on signing a centre-back and had identified Chelsea's Fikayo Tomori as his preferred choice. 

However, a loan deal for Chelsea defender appeared increasingly unlikely, forcing Italian tactician to shift focus towards Ben Godfrey. Meanwhile, James Rodriguez has emerged as one of top players at Goodison Park, racking up three goals and an equal number of assists already. Everton lead current Premier League standings with 12 points. When it comes to winners in this window, Carlo Ancelotti's side are top, just like in Premier League standings. 

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