Everton boss David Moyes believes his squad are short on “quite a few signings” heading into the start of the new Premier League campaign this weekend.
The Toffees have spent a total of £74 million in the summer transfer window, with the club still aiming to bring in more players before the end of the window.
Everton have maintained interest in back-up Chelsea striker Liam Delap, after Moyes was interested in bringing the player to Merseyside last season before he opted to move to West London.
‘More signings if possible’
“We’re still needing quite a few players to add to the squad,” Moyes told Sky Sports News.
“I’d like to do more if possible. We need to see how the remaining few weeks go.”
Regarding the areas Everton need to consolidate, Moyes refused to answer, saying: “Well, I’m not going to tell you, but we’re well aware of what’s required, and we’re working hard to try and make it happen.
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The transfers in the summer window
“I’m pleased that the players were brought in,” Moyes added.
“You have to remember, two of them were already here last year, so we’ve just made them permanent (Tyrique George and Merlin Rohl).
“I think it’ll take Hayden (Hackney) a little bit of time to adapt from the Championship to the Premier League, which quite often it does for players coming from the Championship.
“Christian (Norgaard) is very experienced and will help us replace Idrissa Gana (Gueye). Unfortunately, he’s injured at the moment, and Brennan’s (Johnson) just come in on the back of the swap deal for Dwight (McNeil).
“We’re putting things together, but we certainly feel behind the scenes that we’ve got a long way to go and want to do an awful lot more.”
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