00:00David Moyes has returned to Everton, facing one of the most extensive squad rebuilds in the club's modern history.
00:08Just 15 senior players reported for pre-season in St Andrews,
00:12underlining the shortage of depth and the scale of the task ahead.
00:17While Adrissa Garnaguet and Michael Keane have both signed new contracts,
00:21the squad remains light in several key areas, including wide positions, midfield and full-back.
00:28Only central defence appears adequately staffed with James Tarkovsky, Jared Branthwaite, Keane and new signing Jake O'Brien on the books.
00:38Elsewhere, Everton are relying on inexperienced players such as Yusuf Chimiti and Tim Irobongam,
00:44who have both just made seven Premier League starts between them.
00:49The summer exodus has been significant, with 11 players leaving and only one signed so far.
00:55For Maloney's Jack Harrison and Armando Brogia have returned to their parent clubs,
01:01while several senior figures such as Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Abdullai Dekouré and Ashley Young have departed after their contracts expired.
01:11Behind the scenes, Everton are undergoing structural changes following the arrival of new owners, the Freaking Group.
01:18Moyes now works alongside new leadership, including CEO Angus Kinyar, Technical Director Nick Cox and Transfer Lead Nick Hammond.
01:27Further recruitment changes are ongoing, with City football group's James Smith set to become Director of Scouting and recruitment in September.
01:36The business might go late into the window, and if Everton has a good start, then that might just give them an extra little push,
01:50a little boost in terms of attracting players later on in the window.
01:53While Moyes prefers gradual evolution, this summer demands rapid transformation.
02:01Financial constraints mean the loan market and free agents will remain vital.
02:05The club hopes new leadership and careful recruitment can stabilise Everton
02:09and build on the progress Moyes began during his return.
02:13I hope so.
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02:22Good night.
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