Everton will be looking to go one step further this season and bring European football to the Hill Dickinson Stadium after narrowly missing out on European qualification last season.
David Moyes' side, at one point, looked on course to secure at least a Europa Conference League place, but ended the season in 13th place, four points off eighth-placed Brighton and Hove Albion who took the final European spot.
The Toffees are now starting to get active in the transfer window. A deal has reportedly been agreed with Middlesbrough for attacking midfielder Hayden Hackney, and now it looks as though Everton will be completing a double swoop from Chelsea.
Everton set for double Chelsea swoop
Tyrique George
According to BBC Sport, Everton are closing in on a permanent deal for winger Tyrique George, who spent four months on loan with the Toffees last season. Additionally, Fabrizio Romano has reported that they are also set to complete a move for Chelsea academy product Arthur Barratt with a "fee agreed".
George made 11 appearances for the Toffees in the second half of last season but failed to register a goal or an assist.
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The England Under-21 international has played 37 times for Chelsea's first team, scoring six times and providing another six assists, but is expected to be have been deemed surplus to requirements by new boss Xabi Alonso.
At 20, George still boasts plenty of potential and Blues fans will be hoping to see more from the young wide man in an Everton shirt than they did during his loan spell.
Meanwhile, 16-year-old midfielder Barratt is expected to be a signing for the future but is highly rated at Cobham and was subject to interest from other Premier League clubs. The teenager is likely to be a replacement for young midfielder Demi Akarakiri, who is set to join Serie A side Cagliari.
Everton making a mark in the transfer window
David Moyes
It's been a slow start to the summer in the transfer market, particularly with the World Cup currently ongoing. However, it now looks as though Everton are ready to start making some moves.
Out of the three pending additions, fans are likely going to be most excited by the arrival of Hackney, who was one of the best midfielders in the Championship last season.
The 23-year-old scored six goals and registered eight assists as Boro were beaten in the play-off final by Hull City and is now set for his dream Premier League move.
Meanwhile, after a mixed loan spell last season, George's arrival may not be the statement signing Everton fans are hoping for. However, the winger has plenty of potential and could develop into a valuable forward for Moyes' team.
As for Barratt, the teenage midfielder will be one for the future, but certainly a player to keep tabs on.