Everton’s summer transfer business has started to take shape.
After the Toffees released their retained list last month, things have been fairly subdued at Goodison Park.
Granted, there’s been plenty of transfer links in terms of incoming and outgoings.
But now some concrete business has taken place.
Everton have sold Richarlison to Tottenham Hotspur for £60 million to help ease financial pressure.
However, Frank Lampard has completed his first signing of window after the expected arrival of James Tarkowski was announced on a free transfer from Burnley.
There’s expected to be more activity at the Blues before their start the 2022-23 Premier League season against Chelsea on Saturday 6 August.
But if the campaign was to begin tomorrow, we’ve taken a look at what Everton’s best team arguably would be.
9. LWB - Vitalii Mykolenko
The Ukraine international made eye-catching progress once he settled in after arriving in January. | Getty Images Photo: Naomi Baker/Getty Images
10. RF - Anthony Gordon
Heads into the new season as an indispensable player - yet the homegrown talent still is expected to improve further. | Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images
11. ST - Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Looking increasingly likely to remain at Goodison now Richarlison has raised funds. Lampard is a big admirer and will be determined to get Calvert-Lewin firing. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images
12. LF - Demarai Gray
Enjoyed a fine maiden season at Goodison after being signed for just £1.7m last summer. | Visionhaus/Getty Images