By George Overhill

29th Nov, 2022 | 1:10pm

Everton transfer window update after new seven-figure profit as Frank Lampard eyes reinforcements

Everton don’t have to sell to make signings but “outgoings will be a big part of the January window” according to Joe Thomas of the Liverpool Echo.

The Toffees eventually did a decent amount of business in the summer but were forced to sell Richarlison to Tottenham before they could do so because of the tight financial situation at the club, and the risk of sanctions from the Premier League.

But after a cash boost from the recent friendly tour of Australia, shedding some expiring contracts from the wage bill, and the £24million due from the eventual exit of Moise Kean to Juventus [Sky Sports] Thomas expects the club to be able to go after the pair of attacking reinforcements they want for Frank Lampard in the new year.

Responding to a question about the financial situation ahead of the January window on the Echo’s Q&A on Monday (28 November) he wrote: “The recent tour to Australia netted the club a seven figure profit. Add into that the money that will be due for Moise Kean at the end of this season and it all helps.

“All-in-all, the situation should be getting better as time goes on. My understanding is there is room to strengthen the attack without sales but this will still be a window in which the club has to be savvy.

“So it may be the club, which is looking at two attacking players ideally, seeks one permanent and one on loan.

“I think the attack can be bolstered without outgoings but outgoings will be a big part of the January window.”

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Based on how the first and second choice Everton XIs did in back to back defeats at Bournemouth before the World Cup break some fans surely wouldn’t mind if there were significant departures.

The defence was miserable in both of those games but has largely been a strength so far this season, so it is no surprise that attacking reinforcements are the priority.

Unless one of those who leaves is a big-money sale like Anthony Gordon to Chelsea or Tottenham the likes of Mohammed Kudus are likely off the table in this window.

But it will be some relief that Everton should have the ability to turn down approaches that don’t suit them, even if players are to leave.

It wasn’t that long ago that everything was looking quite encouraging for Lampard and his squad, so the right additions to improve the goal threat could rescue the situation.

But managers often talk about the difficulties of bringing people in during the winter window, and those that score or create goals always come at a premium, so it will still be easier said than done.