Everton secure Dele Alli and Donny Van de Beek after Frank Lampard appointment

Frank Lampard made an immediate impact after being appointed Everton manager on Monday as the club swooped for Dele Alli and Donny Van de Beek.

The Toffees snapped up Alli on a permanent deal in a stunning deadline-day move just hours after confirming former Chelsea boss Lampard as Rafael Benitez’s successor at Goodison Park.

Alli, 25, signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with the influence of 43-year-old Lampard thought to be key to the deal, as it was in securing the services of Van de Beek on loan from Manchester United for the remainder of the season.

Both players are hoping to rejuvenate their careers. Alli has struggled under a succession of managers at Spurs in recent seasons and fallen out of the England reckoning. Van de Beek, 24, has failed to make an impression at Old Trafford since his £35million move from Ajax in 2020.

On joining Everton, Alli said: “I’m delighted to have signed for Everton, a huge club with a great fanbase and history.

“I’m eager to get started and can’t wait for my first game in an Everton shirt.

“I’m looking forward to helping the team and the opportunity to work with the new manager Frank Lampard.”

The signing of Van de Beek is a short-term move that could suit all parties. It is understood there is no option to buy included in the deal while Everton will cover the cost of wages and pay a loan fee.

“Now I can say I am an Everton player, I am really happy and can’t wait to help the team,” Van De Beek said.

“I think it is a great club. There are really good players here and I came because I want to help them go up the table.”

Lampard will hope the arrival of the pair can help re-energise the club and their fans after a miserable campaign to date. The Merseysiders are just four points