Despite Everton’s vastly improved finances over the last few years, making a signing for around £10m still isn’t that regular an occurrence.
So Everton fans will be pleased to know that the latest one, Ramiro Funes Mori, looks worth the money.
The Argentina international did have a shaky moment which lead to a goal in the first half. Thankfully it didn’t make a difference to the overall result. And show me a foreign defender who doesn’t have a few dodgy spells when assimilating into the unique BPL.
He did recover his composure to show the sort of class which will give Roberto Martinez a real headache when everyone is fit. An honourable mention also to young Brendan Galloway who also had a brilliant game in a makeshift back 5 for Everton.
Deulofeu: A very enjoyable player to watch
The other notable performer has to also be regarded as a bargain acquisition.
Gerard Deulofeu seems to reserve his best football for Everton, who made him a permanent signing in the summer after two years on loan from Barcelona.
The 21 year old popped up on the right wing in this match and played two sumptuous key passes as well as looking like a Spanish international regular of the future.
For a transfer fee which was said to be around £4.2m, Everton have got a 21 year old who has a massive future if he can find consistency in his game.
Everton fans: room for optimism?
