Everton boss Ronald Koeman wants two more signings before the transfer window closes as Toffees aim to tackle the Premier League big boys

  • Everton have spent in excess of £140 million during a busy summer
  • Wayne Rooney, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Michael Keane and Jordan Pickon all signed
  • But manager Ronald Koeman still wants to add a defender and striker  

Everton have already spent more than £140million to bolster their squad over the summer but are targeting two more signings before the transfer window shuts, manager Ronald Koeman has said.

After bringing in Wayne Rooney, Gylfi Sigurdsson, Davy Klaassen, Micheal Keane, Jordan Pickford, Sandro Ramirez and Cuco Martina, Koeman is keen to add more depth in defence and attack.

'We are looking for a left-footed central defender, maybe as back-up for Leighton Baines,' Koeman said following Monday's 1-1 draw at Manchester City.

Ronald Koeman still wants to add two more players to his Everton squad this summer

Ronald Koeman still wants to add two more players to his Everton squad this summer

Wayne Rooney was signed from Manchester United on a free transfer this summer

Wayne Rooney was signed from Manchester United on a free transfer this summer

'With the injury to Funes Mori we don't have any left-footers on that side as a back-up for Leighton.


EVERTON'S SIGNINGS 

Gylfi Sigurdsson (Swansea City, £45m)

Jordan Pickford (Sunderland £30m)

Michael Keane (Burnley, £30m)

Davy Klaassen (Ajax, £23.6m)

Henry Onyekuru (Eupen, £6.8m)

Sandro Ramirez (Malaga, £5.2m)

Wayne Rooney (Manchester United, free)

Cuco Martina (Southampton, free) 

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'Also a striker because I think even with the talent of Dominic and Ramirez, look to other squads. They have that number of players. If we need to make the next step we need a striker in as well.'

Rooney's 200th Premier League goal put Everton ahead after 35 minutes before Kyle Walker was sent off on his home debut for City just before the half-time.

City equalised following a late goal from substitute Raheem Sterling before Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin was shown a red card.

'We had problems with keeping the ball and we played too fast the long ball. We worked really hard for the result, and one point is a good result,' said Koeman.

Everton, with a 2-0 lead, visit Croatian side Hajduk Split for the return leg of their Europa League playoff on Thursday before visiting defending Premier League champions Chelsea on Sunday. 

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has impressed by Koeman wants to sign another striker

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has impressed by Koeman wants to sign another striker