Everton will make at least two more signings before the end of the transfer window, Fabrizio Romano has exclusively revealed.
Sean Dyche has already completed deals for James O’Brien, Iliman Ndiaye and Jesper Lindstrom this summer, but the former Watford boss is still on the hunt for reinforcements.
The Toffees made a difficult start to their Premier League campaign, losing 3-0 at home to Brighton & Hove Albion. The defeat, combined with the manner, made it clear that a few more names need to come through the doors at Goodison Park, and Romano told GIVEMESPORT that he expects Everton to be busy in the week before the deadline.
Everton are expected to be busy
Romano argued that there are opportunities in several key areas
Asked what Everton fans can expect with the transfer window fast approaching, the Italian pundit revealed that at least two names could join the Merseyside club:
“They could be busy, sure. I think we could do something, maybe two signings or something. We’ll see how much. But they’ll be busy for sure.
“They are looking for opportunities we know. The financial fair situation does not make it easy for them, but they are still actively working on several things. We said about Trippier, but there could be other opportunities in several different positions, so I think Everton will be active.
Everton fans will be hoping that the current ownership situation at the club does not affect their transfer business in the coming days. Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor is set to reach an agreement with majority owner Farhad Moshiri to take over his 94.1% stake in the club, it has been reported.
Textor has already made his intentions clear after issuing a statement to Palace fans in which he said he was considering selling his stake in the London club to one of a number of suitors who had expressed an interest.
Trippier could be reunited with Sean Dyche
The 33-year-old is considered surplus to requirements at Newcastle
As Romano mentioned, one of the prominent names linked with a move to Everton is England international Kieran Trippier. The full-back has been a key asset for the Three Lions in their run to the Euro 2024 finals, but has struggled throughout the tournament after a less-than-stellar campaign at club level.
With the arrival of Tino Livrament at St James’ Park, it has been suggested that Trippier, who has been a household name at the club since his arrival in 2022, could be offloaded.
A move to Goodison Park is thought to be one of the more likely solutions for the 33-year-old, linking up with Sean Dyche for the second time in his career after previously working with him at Burnley. There is also said to be interest from abroad, with Atalanta and Galatasaray reportedly looking to lure the Englishman. Trippier has a history of playing outside his homeland, having spent 18 months under Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid, where he won the La Liga title.