Frank Lampard will be hoping first signing Donny van de Beek will launch Everton career

Liverpool - Donny van de Beek became Frank Lampard's first signing at Everton after the Dutch midfielder completed a loan move from Manchester United.

Van de Beek has endured a tough 18 months at Old Trafford since a £40 million move from Ajax.

The 24-year-old has struggled for game time under both former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and interim manager Ralf Rangnick.

Lampard was appointed as Everton's seventh manager in six years on Monday on a two-and-a-half year contract.

Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer has been out of the game for a year since being sacked by the London club last January.

He is tasked with keeping the Toffees in the top-flight. They are four points above the relegation zone after a run of one win in 14 league games.

"I had a really positive meeting with the new coach. We have the same ideas about football and he had a lot of influence on my decision," said Van de Beek.

Official and confirmed. Donny van de Beek joins Everton from Man United on loan: “I had a really positive meeting with the new coach. We have the same ideas about football and he had a lot of influence on my decision”.