At the BBC Sport website, Matthew Hobbs documents the remarkable turnaround from the brink of relegation when David Moyes took over, to the new era and squad rebuild for life at Bramley-Moore Dock.
“Everton have signed nine players at a net cost of £97M (based on initial fees), their highest net outlay in a summer transfer window and more than they had spent over the previous seven seasons combined (£71M). The figure of £97M far surpasses any season in the club’s Premier League history, with the potential for further arrivals in the January window.
“It is a significant turnaround for a club which have twice been subject to points deductions for breaching profit and sustainability regulations (PSR) and only escaped relegation on the final day of the season two years ago.”
The report goes on to explain why Everton can spend money again after years of penury; the potential financial bonus of increased income from the new Hill Dickinson Stadium; the significance of signing Jack Grealish, that brings more leadership into the dressing room; and the possibility tha Everton could win their first trophy since 1995.
All is reinforced with quotes from Leon Osman, who does a great job projecting Everton whenever he is a pundit on TV or radio.