“Everton DEVASTATED as PL Superstar David Moyes CRAVES Slips Through Fingers FOREVER!”

Everton’s transfer window has been far from flawless, but with just under three weeks remaining, the loan capture of Jack Grealish stands out as a significant achievement.

Further reinforcements are still required, yet the Toffees appear in a stronger position than earlier in the summer, despite much of their activity coming late.

One fresh name on their radar is Abdul Fatawu, as David Moyes seeks to bolster his attacking options following a disappointing goal return last season.

Midfield, however, remains an area of concern. In terms of defensive-minded central players, Idrissa Gana Gueye is currently the only one consistently delivering.

Moyes had identified Sunderland’s Dan Neil as a potential solution, bringing energy and quality to the middle of the park.

However, journalist Mike McGrath reports that Neil is “going nowhere” this window, having turned down Premier League offers — quite possibly including Everton.

Neil, 23, impressed in the Championship, and his signing would have been considered shrewd business.

Yet with Sunderland’s owners, The Friedkin Group, focused on a long-term plan, the midfielder will remain at the Stadium of Light for now.

While missing out on Neil is a setback, Everton have their eyes on another Sunderland talent: Chris Rigg. Although a summer move for the teenager is off the table, Moyes intends to monitor him closely.

Both Rigg and Neil possess the qualities of a dynamic box-to-box midfielder — a role many fans feel James Garner has yet to make his own.

The presence of two such promising players in the same position inevitably raises the prospect of one eventually seeking a fresh challenge.

Moyes will hope that opportunity comes with 18-year-old Rigg, who could offer Everton a long-term midfield solution.

There had been speculation that Sunderland’s failure to secure promotion could trigger departures of their top performers.

Should they instead find themselves battling relegation in the near future, Everton may be ready to pounce.

For now, the club’s midfield targets remain just out of reach, but with strategic patience, Moyes could yet strengthen the squad with youthful, high-potential additions — a move that might define the Toffees’ long-term progress as much as their immediate fortunes.