Former Germany international Thomas Hitzlsperger has signed with Everton after impressing on trial.
The former Aston Villa and West Ham midfielder has struggled with injuries in recent years which forced Wolfsburg to release him at the end of last season, but ‘Toffees’ manager David Moyes has taken the player on a temporary deal until January.
Belgium international Morouane Fellaini is set to miss the next three weeks with a knee problem while Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson is also sidelined, prompting manager Moyes looks to shore up his squad.