Mylokenko to be Benitez's first January signing

Everton hardly made signings in the summer transfer window. That is why the board promised Rafa Benitez signings in January. In fact, the manager's first request is close to being completed.

Journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Vitaliy Mykolenko will be Everton's first signing. An agreement has reportedly been reached between Everton and Dynamo Kiev for a price between 21 and 23 million euros. He has also apparently passed his medical at Everton. 

Dynamo Kiev boss Mircea Lucescu also confirmed the information in a press conference: "Mykolenko is going to leave for Everton. It's very important to allow footballers to have potential and for them to reach it by giving them opportunities."

The arrival of the Ukrainian could see Lucas Digne's time at the club end. He is expected to leave the club after having had problems with Benitez.