After securing Thierno Barry, Everton will now be keen to add some creative quality around the 22-year-old striker.
David Moyes is pushing for a number of new faces to come in through the doors over the coming weeks.
Following numerous free agent departures, Everton need to bolster both squad quality and their squad depth before they take off for the Summer Series.
Everton are prioritising attacking players this summer, following another difficult season in front of goal for the Blues.
The signing of Barry has excited many inside Everton with the youngster showing a lot of potential.
But the Toffees want to provide him with the best opportunity to succeed by putting quality players in around him in the starting XI.
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Everton on alert as Premier League rivals move for James McAtee
With improved creativity on the agenda for Angus Kinnear, Everton have shown an interest in James McAtee already.
The attacking midfielder looks set to part ways with Manchester City this summer, and there are plenty of potential suitors.
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According to The Telegraph, Nottingham Forest are now preparing their opening offer for McAtee after losing Morgan Gibbs-White to Tottenham Hotspur.
The England international’s move to north London is expected to be completed on Friday, leaving Forest with a big name to replace.
It is not just Forest who are plotting their move for McAtee, with West Ham United also keen to sign the 22-year-old.
If Everton want to secure the services of the Manchester City star, now is the time to act.
Everton should focus on signing Omari Hutchinson
Everton News understands Everton are keen to sign Omari Hutchinson this summer from Ipswich Town.
Hutchinson is on Everton’s radar, and the McAtee saga could provide them with a clear path to land the England U21 international.
The attacking midfielder is currently enjoying his summer break following an extended season through playing in the U21 Euros.
Hutchinson really impressed for England’s U21s as they came out on top to lift the trophy against Germany.
The youngster showed his versatility in also playing out wide for Ipswich last season, as he helped himself to five goal contributions.
2024/25 James McAtee Omari Hutchinson
Shot-creating actions (per 90) 1.03 2.82
Take-on success 28.6% 37.2%
Progressive yards (per 90) 124.6 210.3
Following their relegation, Hutchinson is a player who Everton would fancy their chances at signing this summer, and he could prove a smart alternative to McAtee.
The ‘fantastic’ Hutchinson is valued at around £30m by Ipswich, but he has proven he could offer an upgrade to what was on offer from the likes of Jack Harrison if he was to play out wide.