Everton have been famed for their poor recruitment under Farhad Moshiri’s rule, but realistically, it has not been all bad. After all, the main grievance that comes with his torturous reign relates to the fees spent rather than the players brought in, with Kevin Thelwell having reduced their failure list remarkably well. In fact, just before his arrival, and ever since, the kind of target they have focused on has been in stark contrast to those who they chased after in the years before. It’s a testament to their recruitment that these upcoming five players, all who nearly joined the club, are …
