Everton Fans Given Update on Timing of Second Summer Signing After Slow Start to Window
Everton supporters have been offered a fresh update on the club’s summer transfer business, with the Toffees expected to make their second signing of the window in the coming weeks following a slow start to the recruitment drive.
So far, the only confirmed arrival at Goodison Park has been Carlos Alcaraz, who joined on a permanent deal after a successful loan spell last season. While that early business was viewed as a positive sign of intent, the club has since adopted a more patient approach in the market – one that has tested the nerves of some fans.
However, club sources have suggested that progress is being made behind the scenes, and that a second signing is “expected soon” as Everton look to strengthen key areas of the squad ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League campaign.
With just under two months remaining in the summer window, Everton officials are urging calm. A senior figure close to the club’s hierarchy noted:
“The market is still in its early stages. There’s no sense of panic, and we’re confident the next addition will be worth the wait.”
That next addition could arrive as early as late June or early July, with discussions ongoing across multiple fronts. The Blues are understood to be prioritising reinforcements in attacking areas as well as at full-back – positions where depth and consistent quality were lacking last season.
David Moyes, newly installed in a senior advisory role at the club, is said to be working closely with manager Sean Dyche and director of football Kevin Thelwell to refine targets and ensure that each incoming player fits both the club’s budgetary framework and footballing vision.
Everton’s cautious approach is also being shaped by the need to comply with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules. After several windows of scrutiny and budget balancing, the club is keen to avoid any missteps that could attract fresh regulatory attention.
While some fans may be growing anxious, there’s a belief within Finch Farm that this transfer window could still yield several key arrivals – especially as other Premier League clubs begin to ramp up their activity.
The source added:
“Deals are progressing behind the scenes. We’ve learned from previous summers that timing and financial discipline are essential. The fans will see the benefit of that approach over the coming weeks.”
Everton finished last season in mid-table, comfortably avoiding the relegation troubles that plagued previous campaigns, but there is an understanding that the squad still requires significant strengthening if the club is to progress into the top half.
Patience may yet prove a virtue at Goodison Park. And while Carlos Alcaraz’s arrival laid an early marker, Everton fans now wait with growing interest – and perhaps a touch of frustration – to see who will follow him through the doors as their club looks to take the next step under Sean Dyche.