Sunderland have confirmed that Republic of Ireland midfielder Darron Gibson has signed an 18-month contract with the Wearside club.
Black Cats' manager David Moyes will hope that Gibson will add craft in midfield, although his injury record - he has managed just 54 senior appearances in the last four-and-a-half seasons for the Toffees - must be a concern.
Moyes completed an Everton double swoop this afternoon, including 29-year-old and Bryan Oviedo, in a bid to strengthen his squad with just two days of the transfer window remaining.
And the full-back is joined by Darron Gibson who has signed an 18-month deal.
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The pair arrived in Sunderland today for medicals as Moyes once again returned to tried and trusted players in a bid to strengthen.
Costa Rican full-back Oviedo, 26, would be a natural replacement for Patrick van Aanholt, who completed his move to Crystal Palace on Monday in a deal which could eventually amount to £14m.
Given that Moyes was told some time ago that he would have "very limited funds" with which to bolster his squad this month, he has had to recruit on a budget and has so far opted for men he knows.
He drafted in Everton old boys Victor Anichebe and Steven Pienaar during the summer and last week added another, central defender Joleon Lescott, to the mix.
The Black Cats have also expressed an interest in Leicester striker Leonardo Ulloa, although it is understood their initial £3m offer was rejected out of hand.
Sunderland currently sit at the foot of the Premier League table ahead of Tuesday night's visit of high-flying Tottenham to the Stadium of Light, although they are only three points from safety.
