Everton manager David Moyes
Everton are now reportedly closing in on a double deal to welcome two teenage talents to their academy.
Everton continuing summer business after Thierno Barry
Having already kicked off their summer business by welcoming Thierno Barry from Villarreal, Everton are reportedly set to continue their pursuit of incomings by signing Bournemouth's Mark Travers. The shot-stopper looks set to arrive to provide Jordan Pickford with some much-needed backup following the departures of Asmir Begovic and Joao Virginia.
The goalkeeper's arrival will hand Everton their third signing of the summer after Moyes was left delighted by the signing of Barry last week to follow up the arrival of Carlos Alcaraz on a permanent deal earlier in the window.
The Everton boss told reporters: "We are delighted to have brought Thierno to the Club. We see lots of potential and we are hoping for good things from him.
"We will give him plenty of time to settle in and we are looking forward to getting started working with him as soon as possible. I'm hoping to make more additions in the coming weeks."
Villarreal's Thierno Barry
Villarreal's Thierno Barry
It's no surprise that the Toffees have turned towards Travers as well as the talented forward, either. Following Dominic Calvert-Lewin's decision to leave the club as a free agent, Moyes desperately needed a fresh goalscorer and Barry will provide exactly that.
It's not just current gems that the veteran manager is thinking about, however, with reports now suggesting that Everton are closing in on signing two future stars this summer.
Everton closing in on Dodds and Gokah swoop
As reported by The Athletic's Patrick Boyland, Everton are now closing in on deals to sign John Dodds and Reuben Gokah from Hearts and Charlton Athletic respectively. The double swoop follows Friedkin's decision to add significant investment into improving their academy and adding former Manchester United chief Nick Cox to their ranks as a result.
Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure
While Dodds and Gokah won't steal the same headlines as Barry or Travers, they may prove to be just as important in years to come. Both defenders, the teenage duo will feature for Everton's academy before potentially breaking into Moyes' first-team when the time is right for all parties.
Given the path that Jarrad Branthwaite has taken since arriving in Merseyside as a youngster, there should be no concern over whether there will be an opportunity for Dodds and Gokah to thrive if they impress enough at youth level.
With the teenage duo and Travers, Everton will be taking their list of incomings up to five for the summer in what has so far been a productive transfer window.