Everton are now in a position where they should be competing with some of the top clubs in the Premier League over signings.
The summer transfer window saw Everton take a big step in the right direction with the statement signing of Jack Grealish.
In landing the 30-year-old, The Friedkin Group demonstrated their desire to take the club forward by splashing some significant cash.
David Moyes was delighted with Everton’s summer business, but the positive work done by the American owners has to continue into this transfer window and beyond.
There are clear needs to be filled in Moyes’ squad and Tottenham Hotspur are on track to sign a player who would certainly improve Everton’s side.
Everton are dreaming of European qualification and they will need to establish themselves among the so-called big six clubs, and Everton could do so by pipping Spurs to this signing.
Everton must hijack Tottenham move for left-back Souza
Following his early struggles on Merseyside, Everton are open to offloading Adam Aznou before the transfer window shuts.
Vitaliy Mykolenko’s own future at Everton is also up for debate as his current deal is set to expire at the end of the season.
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According to Florian Plettenberg, Spurs have now agreed personal terms with Santos left-back Souza, with the player on the verge of a move to north London.
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The Brazilian left-back is believed to be keen on the notion of moving to England to join the Lilywhites.
This is the type of player who could potentially improve Everton at left-back by providing an attacking option for Moyes.
Everton are looking at Zakaria El Ouahdi as a potential option to add at left-back, but the current Spurs target is a player who could unlock opposition defences for the Blues.
With Thierno Barry suffering from a lack of service, Everton could flourish with a left-back like Souza in defence.
Souza could be the perfect left-back for Everton
It was evident on Wednesday night that Everton really lack that cutting edge from the full-back positions, with neither Jake O’Brien or Mykolenko offering an attacking threat.
Everton are keen to add a new right-back this month, but left-back is becoming just as big of a priority.
Souza has established his style of play over in Brazil, with an attack-minded nature to the 19-year-old game.
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Spurs being interested in the player is something that should encourage Everton fans may have to be taken with a pinch of salt, though.
The modern game requires teams to play with full-backs who are able to contribute at both ends of the pitch, which Everton simply do not have currently.
At just 19, there may well be a concern from some fans of repeating the Aznou signing if Everton were to make a move for Souza.
However, his stats show that he would be a considerable improvement if he was able to carry those levels over to the Premier League.
With a willingness to get the ball into the box, he could be the player who could unlock Barry in an Everton shirt.