Transfers, tactics and what can be achieved in the final pre-Christmas training sessions are the centre of attention at Finch Farm as Everton prepare for the return of the Premier League and a crucial period for the club.
The visit of Wolverhampton Wanderers is just days away and the January transfer window will open in less than a fortnight. Both are important dates for the Blues as Frank Lampard looks to chart a path up the table and away from trouble.
A transfer shortlist was drawn up before the World Cup with the priority being to strengthen Lampard’s attacking options. Outgoings will also be important and the departure of Salomon Rondon comes as an early boost to the club’s plans. But business is expected to be testing and, away from the transfer circus, key questions also linger.
