However, despite the excellent achievement by Sean Dyche’s side, the club are way behind where fans would’ve expected them to be following the heavy investment from the current ownership.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the club were frequently in contention for a Europa League spot, but over the last couple of years, the club have been in terrible financial trouble, and have had to reduce their spending as a result.
As a result, the Toffees under the current guidance of Dyche are having to prioritise targeting either loan, free or low fee transfers to avoid a repeat of the punishments they received this season.
James Tarkowski is arguably the club’s best example of their limited business in recent times, featuring in all 38 games in 2023/24, playing a vital role in the survival season.
The club will undoubtedly try to replicate such deals this transfer window, with the Toffees already linked with one player who could transform their fortunes at Goodison Park.
