Everton about to suffer ‘huge blow’ in transfer market – ‘it’s a complete mess’, says pundit
Everton may be unable to make a signing this month due to the financial strain on the club.
That’s according to former Hibernian striker Tam McManus, speaking exclusively to Football Insider about the Toffees’ January plans.
Frank Lampard’s side dropped into the relegation zone following the latest round of Premier League fixtures, in which Everton lost 4-1 to Brighton (3 January).
Everton have lost £373m in the last three years and have only narrowly escaped punishment under the current terms of FFP.
McManus fears a squad that needs refreshing will not be bolstered this month.
“I mean, have they got money to spend?” McManus told Football Insider‘s Ben Wild.
“They spent big in the summer and none of the signings have been that good. Tarkowski has been decent and he’s the one who didn’t cost anything.
“They have spent so much money in the last few years and they are spending a fortune on this stadium. I really do wonder if they have room to operate in this window.
“That’s what they need, fresh faces. New players who can come in and grab this team by the scruff of the net.
“More than anything is that they need someone who can stick the ball in the back of the net. Calvert-Lewin’s fitness is questionable and Maupay can’t score.
“A defence will keep you up but you have to be efficient at the other end of the pitch. They need a striker but I just don’t think they can afford one.
“They don’t have anyone worth selling either. It’s a complete mess.
“It will be a huge blow if they don’t get anyone.”
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