We’re now into the final month of the summer transfer window.
After narrowly avoiding Premier League relegation last season, it was always expected to be an important period for Frank Lampard.
To ensure the Toffees avoided another scrap at the bottom of the table, surviving by just four points last season, recruitment will prove key.
So far, Lampard will be pleased with his business in terms of incomings before the window closes on 1 September.
James Tarkowski’s pre-season performances have underlined that signing him on a free transfer from Burnley looks astute.
The Blues raided the Clarets for Dwight McNeil last week for a fee that could reach £20 million.
And Everton improved their options down the left flank by bringing in Ruben Vinagre on a season-long loan from Sporting Lisbon.
However, Lampard will likely want a few more fresh faces.
There have been a swathe of names linked with switches to Goodison Park.
We assess some of the deals that could go through - and others that aren’t likely to happen.
To ensure the Toffees avoided another scrap at the bottom of the table, surviving by just four points last season, recruitment will prove key.
5. Billy Gilmour - possible
Another Chelsea player who’s been linked. Lampard gave the midfielder his breakthrough at Chelsea and may want more of a ball-playing midfielder in the engine room. Photo: Marc Atkins/Getty Images
6. Martin Terrier - unlikely
Everton have been linked with the Rennes forward. But so have Leeds and The Athletic claim they’ll have to break their club-record transfer fee of £27m. With a striker more of a priority and Dwight McNeil already signed, it could be ruled out. Photo: DAMIEN MEYER/AFP via Getty Images
7. Harry Winks - possible
Things have gone quiet when it comes to the midfielder. He is surplus to requirements at Tottenham and much could depend on who Everton offload if Lampard is keen. Photo: Clive Mason/Getty Images
8. Levi Colwill - unlikely
The centre-back is another Chelsea player linked. However, Colwill is said to be being used as a makeweight in a potential deal for Brighton’s Marc Cucurella. Photo: Getty Images