Everton failed to make a single signing in the January transfer window.
Despite the Toffees sitting 19th in the table, having not won in nine games and desperately needing attacking reinforcements, it proved a fruitless period.
Their bid to bolster the squad and give newly-appointed manager Sean Dyche the added tools to keeping Everton in the Premier League ended up being in vein.
Despite a plethora being linked throughout Janaury and then on deadline day, including Olivier Giroud and Ismaila Sarr, the Blues could not bolster their firepower.
Supporters will demand answers as to why that was the case from owner Farhad Moshiri, the Goodison Park board and director of football Kevin Thelwell.
But there is a possibility that Everton could still strengthen - albeit not in the ideal way. The Blues can still sign free agents and there are a handful about if they wanted to take a gamble. Here’s a look at them.
1. Isco and Simeone Zaza. Pictures; Getty Images
Isco and Simeone Zaza. Pictures; Getty Images
2. Isco
A player who most will be aware of - and has been linked.. Isco made his name at Real Madrid where he won three La Ligas and five Champions Leagues. The former Spain international spent the first half of this season at Sevilla but had his contract cancelled by mutual consent. The attacking midfielder, 30, also saw a deal to Union Berlin collapse on deadline day. Photo: Denis Doyle/Getty Images
3. Simone Zaza
The former Italy international has had spells at the likes of Juventus, Valencia and West Ham in his career. Zaza, 31, has been without a club since leaving Torino in August. Photo: Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images
4. Zakaria Labyad
The attacking midfielder was released by Ajax at the end of last season, having suffered a ACL injury in April. He’s now reportedly training with FC Utrecht. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images