After Alcaraz signing: Everton can now finally axe Dyche’s “shining light.

Everton had a quiet January transfer window, bringing in just one signing, Carlos Alcaraz. Perhaps it is a bit of a surprise that the Toffees did not strengthen further, given their precarious league position. They sit 16th in the Premier League, seven points clear of relegation at the moment.

Everton manager David Moyes celebrates after the match
Reports did circulate that they made a late bid to try and sign winger Tom Fellows from West Bromwich Albion. However, reports from TEAMTalk suggest they never actually lodged an offer for the England under-21 international.

So, as it happened, Alcaraz became the only player the Merseysiders brought in during the January transfer window. He will certainly add strength and depth to David Moyes’ squad.

Why Everton signed Alcaraz
Everton brought their new versatile attacking option in on loan from Brazilian side Flamengo until the end of the season. There is confusion about the buy clause at the end of the loan, with the Toffees claiming it is an option, whereas Flamengo say it is obligatory.

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Regardless, in the short term, the Argentine will provide lots of versatility and quality to Moyes’ squad in forward areas. With that being said, his contribution in Brazil has been slightly underwhelming. As per Fotmob, he has five goal contributions in 19 games for Flamengo.

The 22-year-old has previously played in the top flight, featuring for 48 games in total for the Saints. In that time, the Argentine managed to score eight goals and register five assists, which included a strike away to Arsenal in the Premier League.

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Most Premier League teams were apparently chasing a striker in the January window – those near the top seeking the points for European qualification, whilst those perilously close to the drop zone are desperate for the goals to keep their jobs and keep their clubs in the top flight. Graham Potter who was apparently instrumental in persuading Evan Ferguson to join the Hammers for the rest of the season must be pleased that the youngster to whom he gave a debut is back under his watchful eye, if only for four months.