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Scott Mason

Sat 9 May 2026 7:10, UK

Everton’s transfer links have been rife over the last few weeks, and there has been an obvious trend emerging from them.

The Toffees are looking to establish themselves as a top-half Premier League side once more after years of underperformance and fighting relegation.

European football is over the horizon at Hill Dickinson Stadium, and with three games remaining this season, each is a must-win fixture.

Placement in the Premier League will likely affect the level of players the Toffees can target and those who wish to move to L3.

Everton’s transfer strategy, however, has become quite clear over the past few weeks, and the Blues are making smart decisions.

What transfer strategy are Everton seemingly following?

David Moyes is quite fond of a versatile player and utilising them in positions they may not be entirely familiar with.

We have seen this with both Jake O’Brien and James Garner this season, with the pair playing right-back despite being a centre-back and midfielder by trade.

Ahead of the upcoming window, it appears the Scotsman wants to add similar profiles to his squad and talents that have multiple positions on their CVs.

Everton’s recent move for Tristan Crama is just the latest of those links. The Millwall defender is capable of playing at right-back and centre-back.

Nathan Ake has also been rumoured and is notorious for being both a centre-back and a left-back.

Meanwhile, winger Sorba Thomas has played equal games on the left and right wing throughout his career, making the Everton target another versatile option.

Targeting this level of player would allow the Blues to fill various positions with just one transfer and ultimately spread funds out over the window. It is quite smart.

Everton will still need a couple of specialists

While signing versatile players is an intelligent move, Moyes must also bring in specialists for their position as well.

O’Brien has done a great job at right-back this season, despite it not being his natural role, but he has also shown at times why he is more suited to the centre of defence.

With a natural right-back, the Toffees could be more effective in the final third, an area of the position that the Irishman lacks.

Overall, the smart move to target versatile players must be accompanied by a couple of signings that are specialists.

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