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Tyrique George poses for a photograph after signing for Everton on February 02, 2026(Image: Tony McArdle/Everton FC)

A quiet transfer window ended with a flurry of activity for Everton. Club chief executive Angus Kinnear set out in advance that the Blues would operate with caution during a time of the season when good business is notoriously difficult to do.

And while David Moyes sought re-enforcements to help the push for Europe that has been made possible by a good start to the campaign, the club avoided any temptation to spend big even as injuries, suspension and international commitments depleted the manager’s resources.

While all nine of the senior players who were unavailable at the worst point of January have now returned, the...