Following the arrival of Mark Travers, Everton have reportedly made their first move to sign a South American star ahead of Premier League rivals Manchester United.
Travers "extremely proud" to be an Everton player
Becoming Everton's third signing of the summer following the earlier arrival of Carlos Alcaraz and Thierno Barry, Travers is likely to act as a replacement for Asmir Begovic and Joao Virginia by becoming David Moyes' new No.2 behind Jordan Pickford. Whilst the Irishman won't steal the same headlines as Barry and Alcaraz, the depth that he will add should prove important in its own right.
Speaking for the first time since putting pen to paper, the former Bournemouth shot-stopper said: "I'm extremely proud and excited to be an Everton player. Coming in, you can feel how big this club is and the history that comes with it. You really feel that with the fanbase, the new stadium now as well and the direction the Club is going in.
"It's a fresh start for me to come up here and try a new chapter in my career. It's a really exciting time to be part of this massive football club and I just can't wait to get going."
Travers was also full of praise for Pickford, who he will be deputising, saying: "Jordan [Pickford] is an outstanding goalkeeper for Club and country. I'm looking forward to competing with everyone here and being a Premier League player."
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That said, the goalkeeper may have more than just Pickford to compete against. According to recent reports, the Toffees could yet welcome another goalkeeper before the summer transfer window comes to an end.
As reported by O Dia and relayed by Goodison News, Everton have now made their first enquiry to sign John Victor from Botafogo this summer. The Brazilian goalkeeper has also attracted interest from both Aston Villa and Manchester United, but Everton will be hoping to send a statement to their rivals by securing his signature.
Whilst another goalkeeper after Travers could hand Moyes an unnecessary headache, Victor proved his worth at the Club World Cup this summer as part of a Botafogo side who defeated Paris Saint-Germain before eventually exiting the competition at the last 16 stage.
Botafogo's John Victor makes a save against Palmeiras' Bruno Fuchs
Praised for his "strong underlying shot-stopping metrics" by The Athletic, Victor would instantly hand Travers a problem at The Hill Dickinson Stadium as both goalkeepers compete for a place behind Pickford.
Whether the Friedkin Group push on with their move to sign the Brazilian is the big question. They've already signed Travers and there are other priorities within Moyes' squad as the Premier League season closes in.
Although squad depth is key, the Toffees may be better off looking to welcome midfield additions rather than another goalkeeper this summer, despite how talented Victor is.