The
Everton manager made no attempt afterwards to hide his frustration at what he perceives as a lack of transfer activity from the club’s hierarchy, insisting everyone needed to “open their eyes” to what is required.
His comments were the first sign of strain in his relationship with the Everton board and possibly the director of football, Steve Walsh, who so far this month has
brought the 19-year-old Ademola Lookman to Goodison Park from Charlton Athletic in a deal which may rise to £11m.