Everton’s future is uncertain as financial issues and takeover debates rumble on and it will certainly have an effect on their transfer dealings this summer.
Players have already departed on free transfers and returned to their parent clubs after loan spells which has meant Everton’s squad is even more bare than it was last season. Recruitment will be needed but there is a strong belief that they will have to sell a star man to help raise funds.
As a result, there have been plenty of rumours circling around the club over who they could target and we’ve decided to put together their potential starting line-up for next season based on the most recent news.
5. LB - Vitaliy Mykolenko
The Ukrainian missed the last few games of the season but he should be fit for the Euros. | AFP via Getty Images
6. CM - Idrissa Gueye
The veteran will be key if Amadou Onana leaves and he could bring experience and quality in front of the back four. | Getty Images
7. CM - James Garner
If Garner can continue to make strides as he did last season, he could become even better and play a more vital role for Dyche. | Getty Images
8. CAM - Bobby Decordova-Reid
Out of contract with Fulham as it stands next month, 31-year-old Decordova-Reid would add versatility in attack and experience to Leeds' front-line options. | Getty Images