Everton fans will hope that recent departures from Goodison Park spark a flurry of arrivals as Sean Dyche looks to bolster his squad after narrowly avoiding relegation.
First through the exit door was Ellis Simms, who moved to Coventry City for a significant fee. The 22-year-old scored one goal after returning from Sunderland in January but was deemed sacrificial by the Everton hierarchy as the Sky Blues searched for a replacement for outgoing Viktor Gyokeres.
Then there was academy prospect Ishe Samuels-Smith. While the 17-year-old's sale to Chelsea will come as less as a blow to Dyche and the Toffees, Samuels-Smith had impressed the former Burnley boss and his predecessor Frank Lampard and his switch to Stamford Bridge is indicative of his potential.
