Moyes said that the Merseyside club had hoped to have "more business done by now" but that talks were "stalling" on a number of moves.

Everton boss David Moyes says the club's recent flirtations with relegation could be behind the lack of transfer business so far this summer. The Toffees finished 16th, 17th and 15th in the Premier League between 2021 and 2024 and were struggling again last season until Moyes returned and guided them to 13th.