A quiet deadline day at Goodison?
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Everton are desperate to flesh out a paper-thin squad but with no money to spend it may be a difficult day for director of football Kevin Thelwell and manager Sean Dyche to do business.
Lyon's 26-year-old Belgium midfielder Orel Mangala looks set to arrive on loan as Everton look to strengthen after a dismal start to the Premier League season, with two defeats - seven goals conceded and none scored.
Will anyone be tempted to make a low-ball bid for striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who has been linked with Newcastle United and Chelsea this summer, as he is in the final year of his contract and showing no signs of being tempted by a new deal?
Everton need the money but would struggle to replace Calvert-Lewin at short notice. The striker has struggled with injuries in recent seasons but, even when not at his best, is one of the few threats in an impotent side.
One plus is that Everton have held on to prize asset Jarrad Branthwaite, rejecting offers from Manchester United. The only problem is the young England defender is still out injured.