Everton are not only battling other Premier League clubs for summer targets, but also the Friedkins’ other club, AS Roma.
It is already proving to be an extremely difficult market to operate in for Angus Kinnear and the other recruitment chiefs at Everton.
July does promise to be busier for the Toffees as David Moyes has been made to wait as the Friedkins await the new PSR window opening.
Everton are needing to add to their midfield this summer, with improvements needed in quality and numbers.
On Saturday morning, it was revealed that Everton lost the battle for Habib Diarra to Sunderland.
And the Blues could now be about to miss out on another midfielder, this time to their owners and Roma.
AS Roma set to beat Everton to Matt O’Riley
Everton have shown an interest in Matt O’Riley, with his future with Brighton & Hove Albion up in the air this summer.
However, there are a number of sides who would be keen to sign the Danish midfielder.
According to Corriere dello Sport, O’Riley has given Roma the green light over a potential summer switch to the Italian capital.
It is claimed the midfielder is now waiting for Roma to make their move in the coming days.
The Friedkins are keen to sign O’Riley for Roma, with Brighton believed to be valuing the former Celtic midfielder in the region of £21m.
With this information coming to light, it would appear a potential move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium would be off the cards.
June was destined to be a quiet month for Everton, but the pressure is going to ramp up on the new-look recruitment setup next month, with a lot of new players needed.
Everton fans want to see midfield upgrades
Last season, Everton fans criticised James Garner for not quite living up to the high expectations many had for the midfielder.
With Orel Mangala departing as he returns to Lyon, there are some serious gaps opening up in the Everton squad for improvements.
Everton are trying to retain Idrissa Gana Gueye, but even if they do so, there is still going to be a real requirement for new players to arrive.
July will see Everton return for pre-season training, and Moyes will want to see new faces signed before the trip to the United States for the Summer Series.
