Everton are seeking to bolster their squad as fast as possible this window, in order to provide the manager with all the tools needed to succeed.
For his entire tenure on Merseyside, the former Burnley boss has been inundated with troubles, be it transfers, finances, restrictions and deductions.
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However, this summer has hinted at a light at the end of the tunnel, with new signings galore and a first-team that seems set to compete in the Premier League at last.
Sean Dyche and Kevin Thelwell deserve great praise not only for their speedy business, but also for their work in the years leading up to this window which has allowed them to spend so freely.
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Alan Myers, the Sky Sports journalist, is often one of the first to break the news when a new signing has been made.
Therefore, this summer has been a busy one for him.
Having had to report on deals for Jesper Lindstrom, Jack Harrison, Tim Iroegbunam and Iliman Ndiaye, and with Jake O’Brien closing in on an Everton move too, he has likely been delighted.
But, when asked about rumours circulating around the Toffees’ interest in Ricardo Rodriguez, he could only speculate.
However, he still provided enough information to excite fans, now writing on X: ‘I’m pretty sure he will be on our radar.’
Would Ricardo Rodriguez still be effective for Everton?
Having been on the scene for what seems like forever, as most Evertonians will remember, it might surprise most to learn that the full-back is still just 31 years old.
With 120 caps for his national team, and having starred for NfL Wolfsburg, AC Milan and Torino across an impressive career, he would move to Merseyside boasting a wealth of experience.
Not to mention that he is in possession of a sweet left foot, capable of scoring from the spot and from free kicks as well as whipping in deadly deliveries.
He might be entering the twilight of his career, but it cannot be forgotten the immense quality he once boosted, having even won the Swiss Footballer of the Year in 2014 to emphasise his superiority.
This came just after he even faced Everton, scoring a fine free-kick late into his side’s 4-1 Europa League defeat at Goodison Park.
A far more attacking full-back than Vitaliy Mykolenko, Rodriguez would provide an added avenue for Dyche to explore, as well as another left-footed specialist to boost their chances from set pieces.
And, he would join on a free transfer, a risk worth taking for a couple of years.