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Everton are likely to see some players leave the club before making any more signings, Alan Myers has predicted.

The Sky Sports journalist responded to a question via X on 5 August as to whether the Toffees were in a sell-to-buy situation and tipped one or two to be moved on before another incoming deal to follow Jake O’Brien.

High-profile figures have uncertain futures with Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s contract situation making a move likely [The Times, 19 July], although there is a difference of opinion at Goodison Park over whether he should be allowed to leave [Liverpool Echo, 3 August].

Fringe players such as defenders Michael Keane and Mason Holgate are also in line to leave as the club look to generate some income after O’Brien’s arrival [Guardian, 29 July], while the club are actively looking to offload forward Neal Maupay [TEAMtalk, 2 August].

Everton could sell Michael Keane and Neal Maupay

The finances have allowed far more transfer business than most recent windows already and left-back thought to be the next priority [Alan Myers, 30 July].

Central midfield also an area that Dyche is believed to want to strengthen still [Harry Watkinson, 2 August].

Leeds United claim they have rejected a big-money bid for Willy Gnonto, and although the Toffees’ view of that differs the pursuit appears to be over for a second year running [The Athletic, 6 August].

At present there is money to spend and keep the club going after major financial concerns last season, but following the collapse of the Dan Friedkin takeover that could change within a matter of months, according to Kieran Maguire on 31 July.

The finance expert has said that without a replacement deal in place soon Everton may even need to consider selling one of the “crown jewels” before the deadline, likely meaning Jarrad Branthwaite.