Everton make Nathan Patterson 2nd signing of window for reported £10M

Everton already completed their second transfer of the January window as they try to address problem areas in their squad.

Nathan Patterson joined the Toffees from Rangers on Tuesday on a contract that runs until 2027. The Scottish right-back cost £10 million, BBC Sport's Brian McLauchlin and Phil McNulty report.

Everton signed left-back Vitaliy Mykolenko from Dynamo Kyiv for a reported fee of £18 million on New Year's Day.

Rafa Benitez's position as Everton manager is under scrutiny after his team fell to 15th in the Premier League table following Sunday's 3-2 home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion.