David Moyes Disappointed with Everton's Transfer Market Dealings

Everton manager David Moyes has voiced his disappointment with his club's activity in the transfer market. The Toffees attempted to sign Folarin Balogun from Monaco, but the deal fell through at the last minute. Simultaneously, they sold Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City. Moyes currently has only 18 outfield players at his disposal, with just one recognized striker.

“I'm disappointed we haven't done more. I'm disappointed with how things have unfolded. In football, sometimes you have to deal with that disappointment, and we move forward. We'll be looking at the free agent market, but I want a team that can compete in the top half. I want us to develop, and for the players to believe we're heading in the right direction,” Moyes stated.

When asked how he's coping with the frustration of Everton's transfer dealings, he responded: “Not very well. I'm too old to be sitting at the bottom of the league. I told the players that when I arrived. The job is to fight and be as close to the top as possible. The players did a brilliant job last season, and I don't think anyone expected us to perform so well. I have hope that we can do it again.”

Moyes, however, admitted that the Toffees needed to sell, which was the reason for Ndiaye's departure: “I don't handle the finances, but we were looking for revenue. We lost Ili – someone we didn't want to lose. But sometimes it's tough when teams like Man City want your players. Over the years, I've lost Wayne Rooney to Manchester United, and Joleon Lescott and Jack Rodwell to Man City.”

Despite these challenges, Everton has started the season well. Moyes' side defeated Crystal Palace in the league and then Preston in the League Cup, followed by a 1-1 draw away at Bournemouth last weekend. This Sunday, the Toffees will host Manchester United.