Everton added seven new players to the squad over the summer, but manager Marco Silva would have loved to secure some of his top targets despite what can be termed a great transfer window for the Toffees.
The Portuguese wanted a direct replacement for Ademola Lookman while he was also keen to land a left-footed winger capable of operating on the right-hand side.
In the end, Moise Kean and Alex Iwobi were the only attacking additions Everton could make, and none meets that profile.
The Goodison Park outfit tried to bring in Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, tabling a £52 million bid which was knocked back as the Eagles held out for £80 million.