Friday 29 August 2008, 14:42
by Matthew Gamble @efc_mattgamble
David Moyes has been outlining the qualities of his new players.
This week Everton have signed Lars Jacobsen and Segundo Castillo, while a deal for Louis Saha has also been agreed.
Moyes explained that the Frenchman's pedigree was one of the main reasons for his impending arrival.
He told evertonTV: "It looks like we are going to bring Louis here. We are getting him for no cost just now which gives us a great chance to get him here.
"He has had injuries and he's not been on the pitch as much as he should be.
"If we do get him on the pitch there's no doubt he's a very good player. He adds qualities we will need. I am confident we will get him out there."
Ecuadorian Castillo will offer much needed steel to the Everton midfield.
"We've got him on loan for a year so we will all have a chance to see him - me and the supporters alike," explained Moyes.
"He's an Ecuador international and we've seen him on the tapes. We have been looking for a midfielder and this has become available to us so here we are."
And the boss also explained that Jacobsen's arrival could allow Phil Neville to switch to a more central berth.
"Lars nearly came here a year or two ago and now we have brought him in," said Moyes. "With Tony Hibbert injured this frees up Phil Neville to play in midfield.
"He's a Danish international and played for them last weekend.
"Hopefully he we will play an important part in the squad this season."
The Everton boss wouldn't be drawn on ongoing reports of a fresh move for Joao Moutinho or overnight speculation linking veteran striker Henrik Larsson to the club.
But he did insist that his shopping spree isn't over yet.
"I don't think we are finished yet," he declared. "There is a little bit of cash there to spend."
Despite the spate of business this week, Moyes isn't a fan of the transfer window system.
"I'm not really a fan of it. It forces everything into one small period but they are the rules and we abide by them."
See David Moyes' press conference in full, only on evertonTV.
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neil lynch
mr moyes must be the most honest manager in the world which keeps him in touch with the fans. carry on the excellent work davey...coyb...
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Friday 29th Aug 2008 23:07
Agree with neil?
chris thomas
All these signings are fantastic, but i want the most important person to sign, come on Moyes get that contract signed lad, one quality seaon coming up, COYB.
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Friday 29th Aug 2008 20:55
Agree with chris?
Billy Pionk
MOUTINHO is all we need now, an possible a wide man!!
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Friday 29th Aug 2008 17:26
Agree with Billy?
Roddy Munro
those 3 signings will help out - now we need to sign moutinho (permanent) and obinna (season loan)!!!!!
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Friday 29th Aug 2008 17:05
Agree with Roddy?
Andrew Halpin
Good to see 3 new faces. We deffo need more though. Forget defence and strikers now. We need an experienced gk to push Tim Howard and a creative midfielder and/or winger. Saha is quality... The biggest concern is keeping him fit.
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Friday 29th Aug 2008 15:48
Agree with Andrew?