Everton fans will be desperate to see some new faces come through the doors at Finch Farm.
A lot of change is expected to unfold at Everton over the coming months, with the Friedkins now firmly having their feet under the table.
David Moyes will welcome those changes to the squad as the Toffees are set to see a completely transformed team take to the pitch ahead of the new season.
Angus Kinnear is ready for a huge summer, and that is yet to really get underway with just Carlos Alcaraz signed permanently so far.
But big things are expected at Finch Farm as the club prepares for the move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Friedkins want signings to provide Moyes with quality ahead of that move.
And it seems as if the Toffees could now be closing in on their first new signing of the summer, which will excite fans on Merseyside.
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Everton close in on signing of Thierno Barry
With a new striker high on the agenda, Everton have been showing interest in Thierno Barry of Villarreal.
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The youngster’s U21 Euros campaign has now come to an end after defeat in the semi-final against Germany.
According to journalist Santi Aouna, Everton are now looking to complete a deal with the Spanish outfit to see Barry make the move to England.
The Toffees are keen to negotiate a lower fee than the £33m release clause being asked of by Villarreal, though.
It is believed Everton are hopeful of securing a full agreement in the coming days for the striker.
Ironically, Barry’s Euros campaign came to an end at the hands of Germany and Everton target Nick Woltemade.
The Toffees will be keen to get a new striker through the door, and it is claimed Barry has agreed to join Everton already.
Everton will want a quick start to the summer
It is now just a matter of days until some of Everton’s players will be returning to action at Finch Farm ahead of the new season.
Moyes has been based in Miami this summer as he has taken in some of the Club World Cup games in Florida.
He will be keen to get back to Merseyside as Kinnear attempts to bring in new players to really bolster the squad.
Considerable work is needed at Everton this summer and a deal for Barry will certainly steer the club in the right direction.