Everton ended a forgettable season with something of a whimper on Sunday, as the hangover from their remarkable Goodison night on Thursday - where they confirmed top flight status for a 69th consecutive season - kicked in. An embarrassing 5-1 defeat at Arsenal showed just how much work boss Frank Lampard needs to do in the summer transfer window, to make the Blues competitive again.
With Everton ’s future secure, the manager indicated he will swiftly get down to business in an attempt to reshape his team, before the start of the new campaign. And after the curtain came down on a miserable season, with the club finishing 16th, their lowest position since 2003-04, he hinted strongly he will demand funds to make sweeping changes.
That money could come through a busy summer of transfer dealing. Several players will leave when their contracts are up, including Jonjo Kenny and Cenk Tosun, and there are also question marks about some of his biggest stars, with the likes of Richarlison and Dominic Calvert-Lewin attracting interest. Mirror Sport has the latest Everton transfer news, including updates on two potential defensive signings, plus one in midfield. And one confirmed departure, along with a possible departure of a big name with interest from Arsenal.
