Sean Dyche will be plotting Everton’s summer transfer business - and he knows it won’t be easy.
Given the Toffees’ precarious financial situation, coupled with 777 Partners’ takeover looking increasingly unlikely to go through, limited funds could be available.
Everton will have to be sage about how they recruit - and utilising the free-agent market could be crucial. As things stand, here’s a look at some of the players available for nothing could suit the Blues.
Everton will have to be sage about how they recruit - and utilising the free-agent market could be crucial. As things stand, here’s a look at some of the players available for nothing could suit the Blues.
![Never quite managed to fulfil the early potential he showed at Fulham when breaking through as a teenager. Sessegnon made just one appearance in 23-24 and his injury record is a risk. But aged 24, he's still to hit his peak and would be a versatile option down the left flank.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjI3MTZjMjhlLWYzZTktNDY0NC1hZTBhLTBiMTY0ZjI5OTg0MDo2YWZmODBlMy03Yzg5LTQxMzktYTBhMC1kODFjOGYzNjhiNmU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. Ryan Sessegnon - Tottenham
Never quite managed to fulfil the early potential he showed at Fulham when breaking through as a teenager. Sessegnon made just one appearance in 23-24 and his injury record is a risk. But aged 24, he's still to hit his peak and would be a versatile option down the left flank. Photo: Catherine Ivill
![Everton could be in the market for a new third-choice goalkeeper to replace Andy Lonergan. Randolph has been released by Bournemouth.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOmZiODMwZTQyLWNhZDctNGU0Ni1hMDc4LTBmYTIzYzk5YWJhMjo1NTU1NTkwMC02ZTdmLTQwZDItYmIxZC05YmM4MDMwMGMxYmE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. Darren Randolph
Everton could be in the market for a new third-choice goalkeeper to replace Andy Lonergan. Randolph has been released by Bournemouth.Photo: Alex Davidson/Getty Images
![Adding experience to the squad could be key. Schlupp, 31, has that in abundance while he is versatile in terms of position.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/01/09/12/38/Jeffrey%20Schlupp.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Jeffrey Schlupp - Crystal Palace
Adding experience to the squad could be key. Schlupp, 31, has that in abundance while he is versatile in terms of position. | Getty Images
![Another member of Leicester's Championship-winning side. Iheanacho scored six goals in 26 games during 23-24 and has plenty of Premier League experience.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/12/12/32/GettyImages-2048029985.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Kelechi Iheanacho - Leicester
Another member of Leicester's Championship-winning side. Iheanacho scored six goals in 26 games during 23-24 and has plenty of Premier League experience. | Getty Images