Lee lands first signing

Jlloyd Samuel will become Sammy Lee's first signing as Bolton manager after agreeing a free transfer from Aston Villa.

The 26-year-old defender will join the club on July 1 on a four-year deal.

The former England under-21 international joined the midlands club as an apprentice in 1997, making almost 200 appearances for the club. However, he fell out of favour under new manager Martin O'Neill, making just two starts this season.

Lee said on Bolton's official website, www.bwfc.co.uk: "I'm delighted that Jlloyd will join us and I think he will be an excellent signing.

"He's versatile and will offer us quality in a number of positions, which is vital for our squad.

"He's English, has youth on his side and I think he will give us a lot."

Samuel is Wanderers' fourth summer signing, joining Zoltan Harsanyi, Blerim Dzemali and Gerald Cid at the Reebok Stadium and will not be the last, according to Lee.

"There's activity going on all the time, even though it's the close season," he said.

"Just because there are no games, it doesn't mean that there isn't any activity.

"We are always looking to strengthen the squad with quality additions."