Villa midfielder Idrissa Gana completes Everton switch
Midfielder Idrissa Gana has completed his move from Villa to Everton.
The 26-year-old Senegal international, who joined Villa from Lille in a deal worth around £9million last summer, has signed a four-year deal at Goodison Park.
His exit from Villa Park had been inevitable from the moment the Toffees triggered a £7.1million relegation release clause in his contract.
West Ham were also understood to be interested in his services but Everton moved quickly to complete a deal.
Gana played 38 times for Villa last season but was unable to prevent their exit from the Premier League.
He said: "I have played a season with Aston Villa which was a hard season but I think my style is good for the Premier League.
"You have to fight every game. All the teams are strong and you have to concentrate all through the game."
Gana's exit may not be the only one from Villa Park today, with Newcastle understood to have been on the brink of signing Ciaran Clark.
The defender's contract also contains a release clause, thought to be around £5million, which the Magpies have activated.
