Slow and steady is the pace at which Everton have moved throughout this summer, carefully assembling the necessary parts off the pitch in order to begin remedying issues on it. But recent events points to a change in tempo as the visit of Tottenham on the opening day draws near and manager Ronald Koeman continues to plug the noticeable gaps in his squad.
Player recruitment so far suggests a studious approach toward assembling a balanced squad; new arrivals will be expected to make an immediate impact, with each of the three new signings (Maarten Stekelenburg, Ashley Williams and Idrissa Gueye) boasting Premier League experience.