Everton complete Stones deal
Everton completed the signing of teenage defender John Stones from Barnsley on a five-and-a-half-year deal shortly before Thursday evening's transfer deadline.
The 18-year-old right-back passed a medical, agreed personal terms and penned his contract after the clubs agreed an undisclosed fee.
He told evertonfc.com: "I am very excited to be joining Everton. I've been very impressed with everything I have seen at Finch Farm already. Now the hard work begins."
The 6ft 2in England Under-19 international made his Tykes debut last March after progressing through the youth ranks at Oakwell.
He featured 28 times for the npower Championship club, netting his first goal in the 4-3 Capital One Cup triumph over Rochdale in August.
Stones added on barnsleyfc.co.uk: "I would like to take this opportunity of thanking everybody at Barnsley for helping me in my development.
"They include Ronnie Branson and all the academy staff; Keith Hill and David Flitcroft for giving me the chance to play first-team football. Also all the backroom staff such as Guy Proctor, John Lucas and Craig Sedgwick.
"They are just some of the people who I owe a debt of gratitude to and I wish Barnsley every success for the future."
Everton also saw midfielder Magaye Gueye join Ligue 1 club Brest on loan until the end of the season.
The 22-year-old, a former France Under-21 international, was given the all clear to switch to the French club following an approach before the transfer deadline.