EVERTON and Aston Villa are in a race to sign Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman.The South African-born 22-year-old has represented the England Under-21s and is a key player at the Saints.

EVERTON and Aston Villa are in a race to sign Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman.

The South African-born 22-year-old has represented the England Under-21s and is a key player at the Saints.