The 2020 summer transfer window closed at 11pm (BST) on Monday with Everton having confirmed the signings of six new players.

Deadline day itself brought two of those incomers, with defender Ben Godfrey arriving on a five-year deal from Norwich City and Robin Olsen joining on a season-long loan from AS Roma.

But how did the entire window unfold for the Blues? Here we look back at all the ins and outs of summer 2020...

INS

NIELS NKOUNKOU

Everton's first capture of the summer was announced on 2 July when talented France Under-19 left-back Niels Nkounkou but pen to paper on a three-year deal following the expiration of his contract with Marseille.

The 19-year-old was given a chance to impress during pre-season and took it, showcasing his positive approach against both Blackpool and Preston North End, before being handed a competitive debut in the Carabao Cup second round win over Salford City.

He has since started victories against Fleetwood Town and West Ham United in the competition as the Blues have marched into the quarter-finals.

ALLAN

After weeks of speculation, Everton announced the signing of Brazil international midfielder Allan on 5 September.

The 29-year-old, who played under Carlo Ancelotti at previous club Napoli, signed a three-year deal to the end of June 2023 and was introduced to Evertonians with a video inspired by the colours of his nation's flag and Everton's trio of new hummel kits for 2020/21.

 
In his exclusive first interview with the Club, Allan immediately revealed his delight at joining the Blues and spoke of his admiration for boss Ancelotti.

"It is a club with a rich history in the Premier League, has real ambition and then there is Professor Ancelotti," he told evertonfc.com.

"He has done everything possible to bring me here.

"It is the size of the Club and the name of the coach which means you don’t think twice about coming to Everton."

JAMES RODRIGUEZ

A little over 48 hours after Allan's arrival was confirmed, Everton moved to reunite Ancelotti with another of his former players on 7 September.

Colombia star James Rodriguez, who had worked with the Italian at both Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, joined from the Spanish capital on a two-year deal with a Club option for a third season.

 
The playmaker's capture made global headlines, with his welcome graphic being displayed on iconic landmarks in Merseyside, New York and the Colombian capital of Bogota.

"I am really, really happy to be at this great club, a club with so much history, and here with a manager who knows me really well,” said James on completing his move.

"I’m looking forward to achieving great things here – and winning things, which is what everyone’s aim is."

ABDOULAYE DOUCOURE

News of James' switch was still sinking in when Everton confirmed a third major signing in four days on 8 September, with the acquisition of midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure from Watford.

The 27-year-old agreed a three-year deal, with a Club option for a fourth season.

"I have been waiting a long time to come here and now it has happened so I am very happy," a thrilled Doucoure told evertonfc.com.

 
"I had some interest from other clubs but from the beginning when Everton showed an interest in me I told my agent to focus on Everton.

"It was the only club I wanted to join."

BEN GODFREY

While it was a generally quiet start to deadline day across the country, that wasn't the case at Everton.

Spoons were still clanging the bottom of cereal bowls across the nation when, on 5 October, the Blues announced England Under-21 defender Ben Godfrey had completed a move from Norwich City, agreeing a five-year contract.

 
"It is an honour to sign for Everton and to be part of a huge club,” Godfrey told evertonfc.com after completing his move. “I am very thankful for the opportunity and I can’t wait to get started.

“The aim for me at Everton is to win trophies and win games. I like to win. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I care and I am a passionate lad.

“The fans can guarantee they will get 110 per cent out of me when I am on the pitch."

ROBIN OLSEN

News of Everton's sixth and final signing of the transfer window was delivered when, minutes after the deadline had passed, the Blues were able to confirm a loan deal for goalkeeper Robin Olsen had been completed in time.

The Sweden international, 30, will spend the 2020/21 campaign at Goodison Park and bring a wealth of experience accrued over 14 years of playing senior football in his homeland, Greece, Denmark and Italy.

A star of his country's run to the World Cup quarter-finals in 2018, he also kept two clean sheets to thwart Italy in the play-off that saw Sweden book their place at that tournament.

OUTS

As well as the six new signings, there were a number of outgoings across summer 2020, with some players leaving on permanent deals and others heading out on loan.

 

While the international transfer window is now closed, there is an additional domestic-only period for deals, in which Premier League clubs can trade with EFL clubs, which expires at 5pm BST on 16 October. Keep an eye on evertonfc.com for news of further transfers between now and the deadline.