Everton manager David Moyes has expressed concerns over the club's progress in the summer transfer window, stating that time is running out to make the desired impact.
Moyes mentioned that while the club has funds available, the deals they aimed to finalize have not come to fruition.
Sources within the club have dismissed rumors of a potential move for Manchester City's England midfielder Jack Grealish. Additionally, efforts to sign Kenny Tete from Fulham fell through when the Dutch player renewed his contract at Craven Cottage.
Everton remains linked with several players and has signed young left-back Adam Aznou from Bayern Munich. However, Moyes cautioned that Aznou, 19, might not be immediately included in the senior starting line-up. He also noted the difficulty in acquiring experienced players this summer.
"The truth is we're not finalizing many deals at the moment, that's a fact," Moyes told reporters in Chicago ahead of Everton's Premier League Summer Series match against his former club, West Ham. "We're eager to make progress because we know time is running out."
This weekend marks nine weeks since Everton concluded their season with a victory over Newcastle at St James' Park, securing a 13th-place finish in the Premier League—their best performance since 2021.
With ambitious new ownership and a move to a new stadium, there was hope for a revival of the club's former glory. However, the situation has not unfolded as Moyes had envisioned.
The arrival of four new players, including Aznou and reserve goalkeeper Mark Travers, does not compensate for the departure of five experienced regulars, such as Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Abdoulaye Doucoure.
Everton drew with League Two's Accrington and lost to Championship side Blackburn before traveling to the United States for the Premier League Summer Series.
Following a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth on Saturday, Moyes, 62, stated he requires six additional players.
"The one thing I'll do is be honest with the fans, and right now, I'm being straightforward—it's been a struggle to bring players in quickly," said Moyes.
"Initially, I'm surprised because Everton is a big club with a rich tradition, and the new stadium is an exciting development for us. However, considering we've been near the relegation zone for the past five years, perhaps there are underlying reasons for this situation."
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