TRANSFER TALK, STADIUM PACKAGES & JACK FUTURE

EVERTON'S links to Kyle Walker and the reaction they have stirred highlight just how complex this summer will be.

- By JOE THOMAS

David Moyes achieved the first, most important part of his remit by leading the relegation-threatened Blues to safety - thus guaranteeing the first season at the new stadium will be in the Premier League. That he did so with such ease was the icing on the cake.

Winning the final three games and then securing a first summer deal by making Carlos Alcaraz's loan from Flamengo permanent almost started to make the job look easy.

It is anything but, however, and as exciting as the summer rebuild required at Everton is - and it is one that is filled with potential - it will also be challenging.

At right back, this summer does represent a much-needed opportunity to address what has become a problematic position for successive managers. And in modern football, the role is key to the balance of a side, particularly if a manager wants to do more than just sit back and defend the box, as has largely been the case for two-and-a-half seasons.

Everton have spent years putting square pegs in round holes at right back as Seamus Coleman's injury issues have continued.

Nathan Patterson was an attempt to find a long-term solution but injuries have blighted his development and Moyes' approach to selection suggests he has question marks over the Scotland international.