Name this former Everton manager from the following clues:
I succeeded David Moyes as Everton manager;
Everton finished fifth in my first full season in charge;
Since leaving Everton, I have managed two major European nations.
Answer will be revealed at 17:00 GMT
Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Everton FCWinter transfer window signing Carlos Alcaraz was spotted in training with Everton for the first time on Wednesday.
The Argentine midfielder joined the Toffees on loan from Flamengo for the remainder of the season, with David Moyes' side holding the "option" of purchasing the player at the end of the campaign.
The 22-year-old appeared in good spirits as he went through his paces with his new team-mates for the first time and could be included in the squad for Saturday's FA Cup fourth round tie against Bournemouth.
Meanwhile, the chilly weather at the Finch Farm training ground saw the return of snoods being worn by some of the Everton players.
Former manager Sean Dyche had banned the winter garment during his tenure, telling the media shortly after taking over: "No, I don't let them wear snoods, hats are not allowed either."
Dyche explained: "The rules of the game state you can't wear either in an actual match. It's just logic."
Image source, Getty ImagesDespite clearing the latest round of PSR checks, Everton still had a quiet January transfer window, so BBC Radio Merseyside asked football finance expert Kieran Maguire if that was because the Blues were still under spending restrictions.
"In football you want to be able to spend an unlimited amount of money, just as you do when we go into shops, but clubs have budgets as well," Maguire said.
"PSR is certainly a factor because Everton scraped it in 2023-24 with a couple of late sales of players. That means the club want to be cautious, so in the January window they didn't want to spend a moderate amount of money and then be in the same position as last season where a sale had to be made."
Despite the current challenges, Maguire was more upbeat when considering the impact of moving to the new stadium at Bramley Moore Dock.
"The 2025-26 season will be a huge season for the club," he said. "There is potentially a new set of rules coming in season as well and that will link a club's spending to their ability to generate revenue.
"Bramley-Moore Dock should increase the matchday revenue by 100-150% because at the moment Everton are making less than one million pounds a match at Goodison Park.
"That will be a positive and it also looks like the new rules will be assessed in a one-season policy. That means the legacy problems that have arisen at Everton, which are probably best associated with the previous regime, where they have spent a lot of money unwisely and been shackled into overspending should be released.
"There is still work to be done but if they can secure a naming right deal, sell hospitality boxes at the going rate, then there will be more positives for spending."
Ian Kennedy
BBC Radio Merseyside reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesThere may not be league points on offer this weekend but progress in the FA Cup would keep the feel-good factor firmly in place. From the 10th second on Saturday, that feeling was firmly in place and never relented.
Consistency appears to have returned and three wins on the spin have given Everton confidence and breathing space. They might actually be able to enjoy the prospect of battling on two fronts.
David Moyes will not - and is not - get carried away and knows there is still hard work ahead, but the early signs are really encouraging.
The return of James Garner is key - he was outstanding against Leicester - Beto's goals will give him a huge boost, and the signing of Carlos Alcaraz adds another option.
Bournemouth will provide a real test on Saturday, but I think a lot of teams would like to avoid Everton just at the moment, especially at Goodison.
Premier League security and a decent cup run will give Blues fans a refreshingly new, healthier outlook on the remainder of the season.
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Mike Richards
Fan writer
Image source, Getty ImagesAfter weeks of speculation and the ripping up of plans after Sean Dyche left the club, just one new face made it through the Finch Farm doors before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
David Moyes wasn't shy in vocalising the need for the club to bring in fresh faces, even prior to the injuries suffered by Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Orel Mangala, so no doubt he'll be slightly frustrated with the sole addition of Carlos Alcaraz.
It's clear that both market conditions and the club still being hampered by PSR issues were to blame for the quiet window, but nonetheless, it still feels somewhat of a gamble to not have brought in another striker given our crushing injury list in that area.
That being said, buying for buying sake should never be the mantra the club follows. It's something we know all about. Those days have to be consigned to the past and with David Moyes at the helm, you feel they will be.
If the manager feels a player won't improve the squad, then that is good enough for me.
We will certainly be in a much better position in the summer to be able to compete in the market. Three wins on the spin has certainly alleviated some of the on-field pressure, allowing for some breathing room and slightly longer term thinking in terms of recruitment.
Alcaraz himself has a great opportunity to impress during his loan spell.
A player with Premier League experience, who can play in a variety of positions, could prove to be a shrewd acquisition by the club.
They always say never fall in love with a loan player. Here's hoping we do.
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Pat Nevin
Former footballer and presenter
As recently as a month ago I felt there was no one capable of getting more out of Everton's players than Sean Dyche. What I meant was no one with the exception of my old mate David Moyes obviously.
Sometimes the stars just align or as in this case, the stars, the planets and a few extra spiral galaxies line up as well. Suddenly, every Everton player looks more confident and more powerful. Moysie knew the players and he knew the club, but even so it is a remarkable dead cat bounce from a team that certainly wasn't purring.
Statistics show that a new manager brought in when times are dire is statistically unlikely to do a great deal better over the short to medium term. Sometimes the exception proves the rule and even Beto looked the real deal much to the amazement of the Toffees' fans.
Apart from mainlining pure belief into his charges it is hard to see what the new/old manager has done. Putting the man mountain Jake O'Brien at right full-back certainly adds to the "land of the giants" feel of the starting 11, which isn't a bad thing when you need to fight and intimidate the opposition.
There is a comfortable nine-point cushion from the drop and I'd say three more wins from the last 14 games will be enough to escape relegation. I always thought they would stay up, but until now I never thought they would do it with ease. Well done David Moyes, because of you, the grand old lady that is Goodison Park, should get the send-off she deserves in May.
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Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton has praised David Moyes for improving Everton's goal scoring form since re-joining the club.
Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live's Monday Night Club, Sutton said: "The simple thing he's done is getting players closer to the centre forward, whether that is [Dominic] Calvert-Lewin or Beto - [Abdoulaye] Doucore is playing higher up and [Iliman] Ndiaye is getting closer to them off the left.
"Watching the games, they are loading the box and being braver. The goals give them confidence in that."
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Phil McNulty
Chief football writer
BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty has been answering your questions on all things Premier League.
Steve, from Wirral, asked: Hi, Phil. Do you think Everton have made a mistake not signing a striker given the injuries to Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Armando Broja? We're only left with one recognised striker in Beto.
Phil answered: Morning, Steve. I think Everton desperately wanted a striker but given their current financial situation, where they still need to be aware of PSR, it was very difficult to find the right player at a good price.
The fact they had two domestic loans already in Jack Harrison and Broja did not help their cause, but I am 100% certain they did try to sign one. They just could not find the right fit.
I accept this will be frustrating for Everton fans, but I also see the club's point of view that there was absolutely no point wasting money on someone who was simply another body in the building rather than a player who would add something.
It is actually a good sign, in my opinion, that David Moyes is so meticulous about the players he signs and I am sure Everton will be more ambitious in the summer.
We asked for your views on Everton signing former Southampton midfielder Carlos Alcaraz from Flamengo on loan and the Toffees' overall transfer movement in January.
Here are some of your comments:
Pete: I think Carlos Alacarz is an astute signing by David Moyes even though fans were all expecting a striker. The likes of Gueye, Garner and the injured Mangala are of course defensive minded midfielders and so the position of attacking central midfield has only really been occupied by Doucoure. As he hasn't really been that effective in supporting the striker, it makes a lot of sense to get another player, in that position, to push Doucoure and try to get more balls into the striker.
Richard: Alcaraz did OK for Southampton a couple of years ago and Flamengo broke their transfer record for him (18 m euros ) so he must be half-decent. Seems there is good camaraderie at Everton and a good mixture of foreign players. I think he'll be OK.
Chris T: Alcaraz is a good acquisition. He should give us strength in midfield. We really needed a defender and a striker. Beto did well on Saturday against poor opposition and one swallow doesn't make a summer. Fingers crossed we don't suffer more injuries. We trust David Moyes - look at the deals he did for Cahill and Coleman. He can spot bargains.
Chris: Best piece of business in this window is the three-and-a-half-year contract signed by Harrison Armstrong. Great news!
Everton have signed Carlos Alcaraz on loan from Flamengo, with an option to buy at the end of the season.
The 22 year-old attacking midfielder previously played for Southampton in the Premier League, as well having Serie A experience with Juventus.
"I am very happy to join Everton, such a great club, with a very good fanbase." Alcaraz told Evertontv, external.
"I am ready for any challenge with this beautiful club so that's why I came and accepted the offer to keep fighting for my dreams."
Boss David Moyes was thrilled to finally secure Alcaraz's signature.
"We're happy Carlos has agreed to join us on loan until the end of the season," he said.
"We've been looking to add players to the squad to give us more depth, particularly after the recent injuries we've picked up.
"Carlos has Premier League experience, he's still young and we believe he can bring some energy to the team which will help us between now and the end of the season."
What do you think of the deal?
Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesWe have waited all day - and now we are going to have to wait a little longer.
Everton appear to still be working on a deal to complete the loan signing of Carlos Alcaraz from Flamengo.
It means a deal sheet has been submitted to the Premier League to give them more time to get it done.
Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesFlamengo announced on Friday that they had "reached an agreement" to send midfielder Carlos Alcaraz to Everton.
The Brazilian giants had said the loan includes a "mandatory purchase clause", subject to the parties meeting certain unspecified conditions.
Sources close to the Argentine told me that the 22-year-old had undergone a medical on Merseyside at the weekend - but the transfer window is about to close and we are still waiting for the deal to be officially announced.
Everton midfielder Harrison Armstrong has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract and will join Derby County on loan for the rest of the season.
The 18-year-old academy graduate has made six appearances so far this season in a breakthrough campaign Goodison Park.
His new contract runs until the end of June 2028, with the option for a further year.
On committing his future to Everton, Armstrong said: "I'm really excited to sign this deal with a club that means everything to me.
"It shows the belief that Everton have in me and I just want to keep progressing. Getting the chance to play for the first team this season has been great and I just want to push on and reach more.
"I now have an opportunity to learn at a really good club like Derby, hopefully do well for them and I'm looking forward to it."
Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton teenager Harrison Armstrong is set to head out on loan to Championship strugglers Derby County.
The 18-year-old has broken into the Toffees first team this season, making six appearances, including an impressive showing in the FA Cup third round victory over Peterborough.
Everton sources feel a loan move for Armstrong will provide some valuable first-team experience for the England youth international.
Image source, Getty ImagesSouthampton fan and podcaster Tom Parker says Carlos Alcaraz is "a talented footballer" and backed the Argentine midfielder to get a few goals for Everton if a deal is completed on deadline day.
Parker joined BBC Radio Merseyside to discuss the 22-year-old, who looks poised to move on loan to Goodison Park from Brazilian side Flamengo.
Two years ago, it was Southampton who signed Alcaraz and he made an instant impact at St Mary's Stadium, scoring four goals in the 18 Premier League games he played that season.
"He was the only bright light of that season - he scored goals, looked creative and full of energy," said Parker. "A young player that can do interesting and exciting things operating in between midfield and attack."
However, despite that fine start, he only scored twice in the Championship for Southampton and spent the second half of the 2023-24 season on loan at Juventus.
"The challenge with him is he's inconsistent - someone like Moyes with all that experience will be looking to get the best of him," said Parker. "He's only young but he's on his fourth or fifth club now and a bit of stability and consistency could do him good.
"It's no risk - he can come and do a really good job. He's coming in to a positive time at the club with a good manager and an exciting crop of players.
"It wouldn't surprise me if he ended up with half a dozen goals at the end of the season - he's a talented footballer.
"Everton could be getting a very astute signing, or they could be getting someone who's a bit of a footnote."
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Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesNot anticipating any issues with Everton's loan signing of Carlos Alcaraz from Flamengo, but the Argentine may well be the only arrival of the transfer window.
Club sources have indicated that there are no strikers available at the right price in the current market that can come in and improve the team immediately.
The Friedkin Group have come in as the new owners and the Profit and Sustainability situation has improved, but money is going to be spent wisely rather than for the sake of doing so.
Beto scored twice in the 4-0 thrashing of Leicester on Saturday but there seems to be positive news on the injury front, with the on-loan Armando Broja expected to be back in action in four to five weeks from an ankle injury, rather than the 12 weeks that was initially expected.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin should be back from a hamstring issue before the end of the season, while Youssef Chermiti could also be back from a thigh injury in the next three to four weeks.
Shamoon Hafez
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesWe are still waiting for Everton to complete the signing of midfielder Carlos Alcaraz on loan from Flamengo, with an agreement being reached between the clubs on Friday.
Sources close to the player had told he was scheduled to fly in and have a medical on Merseyside on Sunday, but we have not have official confirmation of the deal going through.
It remains to be seen what business the Toffees do after that. Manager David Moyes has made no secret about wanting to bring players in, especially a striker.
But who is available out there who can come in and do a job immediately for Everton?
It feels like we are waiting for one domino to drop somewhere, which could trigger moves in the rest of the chain.
Time is ticking, though.
Phil McNulty
Chief football writer
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton manager David Moyes will be seeking attacking reinforcements as the deadline approaches, despite a stunning return to the club with three wins in his first four games.
Beto scored twice in the 4-0 win over Leicester City, but Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Armando Broja, on loan from Chelsea, are long-term absentees.
The problem Moyes faces is a shortage of realistic candidates and a shortage of big money to acquire them.
Might be a day spent on, or by, the telephone for the manager and director of football Kevin Thelwell.
We asked you what would ensure you are satisfied this deadline day.
Here are some of your comments:
Tommo: We don't want panic buys that are not good players, but would take a couple of quality loans and then rebuild in the summer.
Symon: A striker is a must! I presume Armando Broja and Orel Mangala are going back to their home clubs, so let's get some hungry young players that we can utilise and who can add to the goal tally! Iliman Ndiaye cannot keep us up single handedly.
David: With the current injury situation, and even with three wins in a row, we must bring in a goalscorer to support Beto, who is our only striker at the moment. Apart from that, we have enough cover in the rest of the squad to take us through to the new season where David Moyes can reset and our expectations can be higher than just survival.
Craige: It has got to be a centre-forward, a versatile winger that can play full-back and as a winger, and then a midfield playmaker. A major rebuild can happen in the summer as the players under 24 years old so have resale value.
Steven: We need a striker that will score on a regular basis and a creative midfielder. We need to kick on after a great few weeks.
Joe: We should sign Marcus Edwards and Felix Nmecha.
It's the last day of the winter transfer window and Premier League clubs have until 23:00 GMT to complete their business.
We'll bring you all the news, views, twists and turns as the clock ticks down to deadline.
