Everton January transfer news as Kevin Thelwell outlines plan but don't rule out surprise

It's anticipated that Everton's transfer window could be a quiet one after the club's director of football, Kevin Thelwell, stated that the team is unlikely to sign any players as "financial prudence is crucial."

Sean Dyche's club was docked 10 points in November 2023 after an independent commission determined they had breached the competition's financial regulations. Despite having filed an appeal, Everton are currently near the bottom of the Premier League standings, just above the relegation zone.

During the summer transfer season, Everton signed Ashley Young, Youssef Chermiti, and Beto as permanent acquisitions in addition to Arnaut Danjuma and Jack Harrison on loan. Prior January signings like Jarrad Branthwaite, Seamus Coleman, and Steven Pienaar have shown to be major hits.

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Everton January transfer plans outlined

January 1: Director of football Kevin Thelwell has predicted the January transfer window at Goodison Park to be “low key” but if there’s one thing we’ve come to learn at Everton in recent years, it’s to expect the unexpected.

Some 12 months ago, the Blues were embroiled in a desperate struggle just to retain their Premier League status and fresh faces, particularly in attacking areas were seen as a must in the eyes of many with Thelwell himself targeting a brace of new recruits. As things transpired, Everton – who would swap manager Frank Lampard for Sean Dyche before the month was out – ended up as the only team