IT'S TOFE TO GET DEALS DONE

Blues closing in on Dewsbury-Hall but frustrated manager Moyes admits: We're getting near the tickly bit... we've got to get some more players in

- BY CHRIS MCKENNA

DAVID MOYES hardly exuded confidence in Everton's ability to get the players in they need.

The sight of Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall undergoing a medical will give the Blues boss some comfort though.

The £28million midfielder from Chelsea is a much-needed addition and shows signs the club’s recruitment team and new sporting structure are finally getting into gear.

But they need plenty more with the season now just over a week away. Moyes knows it, too. He's expressed concern more than once on tour this summer about their business - or lack of it - in the window.

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Moyes said on Sunday night after his side's 2-2 draw with Manchester United.

“T think we're getting much closer. But I thought that four or five weeks ago as well. We're getting near the tickly bit, and we've got to get some things done”.

A failed move for Tyler Dibling at Southampton proves Moyes is correct in knowing deals getting closer doesn't mean deals getting done.