After a pretty dire run of form heading into the new year, most Everton fans would have been in agreement that changes were needed this January.
Nobody could have predicted just how different things would look at Goodison Park by the time last night’s deadline passed, however.
Not only did the Toffees make a number of eye-catching signings this month, but they also have a new manager in the shape of Frank Lampard.
The former Chelsea man joined on deadline day, and could prove to be the shrewdest addition of all if he can guide the Blues clear of an ever-looming relegation battle.
Lampard will also have a reinforced squad to help him achieve his goals, and we’ve gathered up every new signing and every departure from Goodison Park below...
1. Vitaliy Mykolenko from Dynamo Kyiv - £21m
Mykolenko has the unenviable task for replacing the hugely influential Lucas Digne at left-back. His Toffees career has gotten off to slow start so far. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
2. Nathan Patterson from Rangers - £12.6m
The young Scot has huge potential, and the hope will be that his eight-figure price tag looks like a steal one day. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
3. Dele Alli from Tottenham Hotspur - Free with performance-related add-ons
Having seen his career flounder and stall at Tottenham, Alli was in desperate need of a change. A performance-related package could prove to be ideal for the Toffees. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)
4. Donny van de Beek from Manchester United - Loan
Another midfielder in need of a fresh start who could benefit highly from the tutelage of new Toffees boss Frank Lampard. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)