Priorities being put in place fror summer reboot

EVERTON are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window, with the club already confirming the movement of several players.

- By CHRIS BEESLEY

The ECHO understands the Blues are prioritising a right-back, right winger, midfielder and a striker this summer and if they get those positions boxed off then they could move on to other positions.

Everton have already confirmed their first signing since manager David Moyes returned, with loan player Carlos Alcaraz's loan deal from Flamengo being turned into a permanent switch for an undisclosed fee, understood to be reaching £13million if certain conditions are met, on May 31.

The Argentinian midfielder, who had a previous spell in England with Southampton, made 16 appearances for the Blues after arriving on deadline day of the winter window, scoring twice and providing three assists.

Speaking on his return to the Premier League, ahead of Everton's first test event at their new Hill Dickinson Stadium, Alcaraz said: "I was happy during my time in Brazil with Flamengo, but stuff happened that involved other people and not directly me. I know that the loan deal will end at the end of the season but I need to stay calm and perform at a good level.

"Then when it finishes I can see if I'm able to carry on here. I'd like to continue playing here for a long time.

"I wanted to come because I already knew the Premier League and it's the best league in the game. The only challenge I wanted was to come and play for a big club like Everton.

"I have a lot of self-confidence and belief and I know the potential that I have as a player. The only way I know is to trust in my ability to play at my best in the best leagues against top sides, so the decision was based upon that, coming back and continuing to show what I can do.