We asked for your views on how Everton should approach the transfer window and which players should be pursued.
Here are some of your comments:
Chris: Quite clearly we have striking issues. Ollie Watkins re-combined with Jack Grealish would be interesting, especially as game time would be important to Ollie, he would get that at Everton. It is just typical that after all Everton did for Calvert-Lewin, he has become free-scoring again. Hopes were raised with the Ben White rumour, if we could get him on loan that would be great too.
Stuart: We are not going to be relegated and therefore there’s no need for “desperation” signings in January. This was always going to be a season of transition with the new stadium and the volume of player turnover. Callum Wilson knows the Premier League and offers a different option up front. Get him in for the remainder of the season then take stock over the summer.
Gary: Forget about it being the January transfer window, Everton need two strikers now. Most clubs in the top half of the table have four forwards to choose from. From chances created we should have scored at least 10 more goals. Where are Brentford getting Igor Thiago from? En-Nesyri was only on the bench for Morocco so might not be the answer. Striker first, then right-back next.
We also asked if you thought teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong should be kept at Everton for the remainder of the season, or loaned back out after he was recalled from his spell at Preston:
Jack: I think Armstrong should stay. We need cover in midfield as the last few weeks have shown. His performances in the past couple of games have been promising and he will only improve with more games.
Mike: Definitely keep hold. It puts pressure on the rest of the squad to perform well. We have seen a lot of average performances from too many players because they do not feel the need to perform at their best every game.
Steve: Keep Armstrong, loan out Dibling.
