Premier League leader Everton signs Godfrey from Norwich

After remodelling his midfield to great effect, Everton manr Carlo Ancelotti me a signing to bolster its defense on final day of transfer window by bringing in Ben Godfrey from second-tier rwich for a reported 25 million pounds ($32 million) on Monday. 22-year-old Godfrey was part of rwich team that was relegated from Premier League last season, but is regarded as a top prospect and was captain of England's under-21 side last year.

With Mason Holgate and Jarr Branthwaite injured, Ancelotti currently has back-up to center backs Yerry Mina and Michael Keane as Everton looks to maintain its brilliant start to season that has left team first in Premier League after opening with four wins.

“ manr’s past speaks for itself," Godfrey said of Ancelotti, a three-time Champions League-winning coach. "He has worked with some top-class center backs. I will be able to learn so much from him and he is going to help me get to that next level, which is where I want to be.”

Everton has prioritized improving its midfield in this transfer window, signing Allan, Abdoulaye Doucoure and playmaker James Rodriguez, and it has h an immediate effect.Everton has won all seven of its games — including three in English League Cup — and scored 24 goals in process.Much scrutiny will be on Manchester United on final day of window, with striker Edinson Cavani and left back Alex Telles expected to join.

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