For whatever it's worth.
I think that this summer we have been chasing a calibre of player who does not see Everton as a big step up in career progression.
We have been avoiding relegation for too long, do not have European football to offer and probably don't have enough high profile players or maybe a high enough profile manager to attract the quality of player we want.
Malick Fofana would be a good example, Kubo and Luiz also.
Of course, I would urge caution as it is clear there is minimal genuine information escaping from the club.
I will not judge the transfer window until it closes as I think it may only in the final days that clubs may agree to sell to us and players agree to join us because maybe there are no better options.
Not ideal but that is what I think.
I fully understand others will agree.