Everton are on the lookout for some late deals to be done in the remaining hours of this window.
Across the Premier League, late deals are beginning to filter through with a considerable amount of loan agreements in place.
However, David Moyes wants to see two signings made at Everton and, as of Monday lunchtime, zero deals have been announced.
On the back of three consecutive victories in the league, it feels like a big opportunity for Everton to really push on.
With Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Orel Mangala suffering big injuries, the 61-year-old manager has seen his options depleted recently.
But it seems as if there could be some late movement on Merseyside.
Carlos Alcaraz personally sought Everton transfer
The first deal of Everton’s winter market is believed to be nearing.
Carlos Alcaraz is set to sign his Everton contract on an initial loan basis with the expectation to make it permanent in the summer.
Despite reports suggesting the midfielder was pushed out of Flamengo, their manager has now hit back at that suggestion.
Speaking to Gazeta do Urubu, Filipe Luis claims Alcaraz personally told him he wanted to make the move to Everton.
The 22-year-old was informed he was not the first choice at Flamengo and made the decision to seek a new opportunity.
Alcaraz landed in England on Saturday to complete his move to Everton, with an announcement imminent.
But there will now be an expectation for more to be done.
Everton need more than just Carlos Alcaraz
The Friedkins eyed two signings this window after taking over the club in December and evaluating their flaws.
However, Everton are now running out of time to find that second signing after Alcaraz.
Russell Martin has previously hailed Alcaraz as ‘outstanding’ in a post-game press conference during his time at Southampton.
The midfielder could prove a shrewd piece of business, but more is needed at Everton.
Moyes is hopeful of Everton signing another player before the end of the day as Kevin Thelwell could be set for a late night ahead of him.
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