Everton were able to bring in some exciting new faces over the summer transfer window.
David Moyes demanded a big refresh at Finch Farm, and the 62-year-old can certainly say he got just that after the market shut on Monday.
It is believed Moyes has been delighted with some of the signings Everton made to improve their attacking quality.
The Toffees may have surprised a number of people by landing players of Jack Grealish’s calibre after their struggles last season.
Everton were active in the final hours of the window after landing midfielder Merlin Rohl.
There was the hope that Everton could sign some defensive reinforcements, but the Toffees ran out of time.
Moyes looked to sign Tomas Soucek from his former club, but there was another target who Moyes has recently waxed lyrical about.
David Moyes raves about Everton target Lucas Paqueta
In the final days of the window, it was suggested that Everton held an interest in Lucas Paqueta, with West Ham struggling in the league.
The Brazilian has had a weight lifted off his shoulders recently through his legal battle coming to a conclusion.
Speaking during the FA’s hearing, Moyes shared his admiration for the midfielder, who was believed to be on Everton’s radar.
“The word I would use to describe the players playing style is maverick,” said the 62-year-old.
“He plays a high-risk, high-reward way and he does, therefore, have a tendency to give the ball away.
“Defensively, the player does not have quite the same level of ability. However, he is a physical specimen and would work extremely hard in defence, he would work hard to get back, but sometimes he could make a poor choice or be a little rash.”
Everton looked to rival Tottenham Hotspur for Paqueta, but they were not alone with the Brazilian also on the radar of Aston Villa.
Just hours before the window shut, Paqueta made it very clear to the West Ham fans that he would not be departing on Monday.
Paqueta makes it clear he wanted to stay at West Ham
Despite the late speculation linking him with a move away from the Hammers, Paqueta made his feelings publicly known.
After scoring for the Irons against Nottingham Forest, the Brazilian insinuated that he was ignoring all of the transfer speculation with his celebration.
One thing that is clear, is that Moyes is a huge admirer of the player amid the speculation linking Everton with a stunning move.
The future of Grealish on Merseyside is not certain beyond this season. So, perhaps Paqueta could be a name to keep an eye on.
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