Everton have found themselves in a constant battle with some of their Premier League rivals this summer for signings.
Chelsea beat Everton to Liam Delap before the window even opened, in what was a clear indication as to how the market was set to play out.
Currently, Everton have only secured one signing this summer in retaining Carlos Alcaraz on a permanent deal.
David Moyes will be very keen to see that change as he returns to Finch Farm for pre-season to get underway on Friday morning.
Although squad additions are needed across the pitch, Everton are focusing on quality attacking signings this summer.
Thierno Barry is close to joining Everton, but Moyes is now looking at adding further quality and Timothy Weah is a player on the radar.
Photo by Loris Roselli/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesEverton face Premier League competition for Timothy Weah
In recent weeks, Weah has snubbed a move to Nottingham Forest despite the two clubs reaching an agreement for the American.
Everton hold an interest in Weah, but so do a number of other Premier League clubs including Leeds United.
It has been the story of Everton’s summer as some of their Premier League rivals have pushed them in the race for signings.
Everton hope their new stadium will attract players of a higher calibre, given the state-of-the-art ground they could soon play football in.
The Hill Dickinson Stadium is going to be a game-changer for Everton, with increased revenue streams offering greater financial freedom in the market.
However, a lot of work needs to be done this summer by Angus Kinnear and Weah would certainly add some quality and experience on the wing for the Toffees.
There is something, though, that could really tempt Weah to Merseyside.
Timothy Weah’s favourite number now available at Everton
Everton have seen a number of players depart Finch Farm over recent weeks, and Armando Broja has returned to Chelsea.
The Albania international wore the number 22, and that is now a number available for a new signing to claim this summer.
Previously speaking in a press conference, Weah shared his reasoning behind 22 being his favourite number.
“Number 22 has an old story. It’s my birthday, I was born on February 22,” he said.
“And it’s also the first number my mum put on me and I promised myself I would always wear it in all clubs.”
Currently, Leeds’ star midfielder Ao Tanaka wears the number 22 shirt, which would have to see Weah break his promise if he was to join the Whites.