Everton fans will be hoping for some big improvements in the 2025/26 Premier League campaign.
David Moyes is not yet convinced that he has the squad of players ready to compete in the top flight, but a few weeks remain in the transfer market.
There is some optimism that the Toffees could make a real statement signing, though.
Everton are plotting their move for Jack Grealish, after talks have begun between the two clubs over a potential loan deal.
A summer of change was in store for Everton, with the Blues making the move into the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Playing away from Goodison Park will provide Everton with an opportunity to write a fresh chapter under the Friedkins.
However, Peter Crouch has already shared some concerns he holds about Everton ahead of the new season.
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Moyes is targeting an ambitious European push at Everton this season, with some big additions expected in the final weeks of the window.
A lot does rely on Angus Kinnear bringing in some exciting signings before the end of the transfer window.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Crouch has admitted he is still waiting to be convinced by the Toffees after a fairly steady start to the summer.
“There are teams that have struggled; they’ve lost players. Look at West Ham, I think Wolves can get dragged in. Have Everton strengthened enough? How will they fare in their new stadium?” he said.
“I do think there are teams that if you are those promoted teams, you are looking at if you finish above them you’ll stay up. So, there is hope for them [promoted sides].”
Everton were handed a £100m transfer budget by the Friedkins at the start of the summer.
A big chunk has now been eaten into, but landing a player like Grealish on loan could really change a lot of opinions on Everton for the new campaign.
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Of course, Everton still need some exciting attacking players before 1 September. Things will be perceived more positively if players like Tyler Dibling and Grealish are signed.
The improvements were there for all to see under Moyes after he replaced Dyche on Merseyside.
Moyes is demanding more Everton signings from the owners, and he has admitted his side is not fully prepared for the new term.
For Everton to be linked with players of Grealish’s calibre would suggest there is a clearer belief around the club they will not be around the danger zone this season.
Crouch was impressed with Everton last season, but it is apparent he is not taking the same excitement into the 2025/26 campaign.
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