21 Jan 2026 16:42:07
Alan Myers was on ssn earlier today basically saying that it doesn't look like any business will be done this window. He mentioned that a forward would be the position that we would strengthen if opportunities popped up but he doesn't expect any additions to the right back position this month. With Jared on the way back to full fitness, he believes the club have enough options to cover full back. Patterson is fit again (for how long? ) and Seamus on his way back, the club will probably get to the end of the season with what we have defensively.
Not good news that really. A specialised full back on the right is what we need asap, and that's without the opposite flank to push VM on. Don't get me started on the forwards! Barry has stepped his game up a bit in recent weeks but is he good enough to be leading the line? I think he could become a good player given time but we don't have much of that really. Beto needs selling as he is absolute garbage, probably the worst striker I have ever witnessed in an Everton shirt. At the very least, we need back up up top.
{Ed025's Note - make do and mend it looks like BP, at one point it looked like we would be signing about 42 new players mate..we had more links than the Titnanic,s anchor, but thats nothing new for us i suppose..
21 Jan 2026 17:06:24
It might be all part of the negotiations letting teams know we are happy. Keep the faith.
21 Jan 2026 18:18:56
Too true, ed25. The amount of names linked to us every window is crazy, if we'd have signed half of those then we could field at least three teams every week!
I'm hoping that we aren't just making do because Patterson and Barry have had a couple of decent games, we need to improve on both of them to help strengthen the squad mate.
{Ed025's Note - i must admit i was hoping to bring in at least a couple of players BP, certainly a striker and maybe a right back were needed if we plan to compete for a European spot, i know its not a great time to buy but other clubs seem to have found the odd gem mate, but this club has found a way to underwhelm me on many occasions..
21 Jan 2026 18:23:19
Probably miss out on europe now, we are bound to get a few injuries once the window closes. We are already using 2gk as subs don't think we have 3.
21 Jan 2026 19:00:53
If we do anything it will be on the last minute of the window, pretty normal for us! Surprised that we haven't identified anyone from the lower leagues worth pursuing at this time. I guess you could ask the question "do we have any scouts? "
{Ed025's Note - we do have scouts Mike, its just that they are not worth an Earl Barrett mate.. :)
21 Jan 2026 19:42:36
Smokescreen folks two or three will come in, just wait and see.
21 Jan 2026 19:53:47
Difficult window to do business in as any decent player we go in for are likely to be a premium price as unlikely teams will want to sell decent players mid season.
Players that are available for purchase will either be very expensive, injury plagued or nearing end of contract.
We may be able to get a loan in for fringe players wanting to try and get more minutes in a World Cup year.
Whilst agree we need reinforcements if they don’t happen won’t be overly bothered.
Looks like we’re safe this season.
Whilst could get European spot it’ll be difficult and squad will need massive investment to get to a level to be able to compete if we do so may be worth saving money for a summer spend when players available and for better prices.
The only issue with summer will be the World Cup will probably affect recruitment.
Personally would like to see some of the highly touted youngsters given a chance to integrate into squad so we can see if ready to step up next season, but not holding out much hope of that with Moyes.
21 Jan 2026 22:40:54
I’m sure there are worse strikers than Beto that have played for us…
Rondon
Maupay
Tuson
Sandro
Going further back…
Madar
Jo
Angel
Max Moore
Barlow
I’m sure there are plenty more.
Criminal we’ve not sorted a right back (again) . I hope Barry comes good as we desperately need someone who can find the net.
22 Jan 2026 00:01:24
So some one thinks we're still going to get two or three in, but if so, we'll get the dregs that know body else was interested in . Long contracts, stupid salary's, enough to endure that when they turn out to be crap, we can't get rid, know one eles will touch them. "GREAT Recruitment TEAM.
22 Jan 2026 09:36:23
I wonder if the recent decent form of Patterson has led to us holding off until the summer where our options and budget would be greater?
22 Jan 2026 10:37:49
Some of the replies baffle me.
22 Jan 2026 18:36:42
Can’t see us in for any full backs, central defenders or midfielders, just got a feeling we could sign a proven striker! Which would be extremely welcomed,