Everton signed one centre-back this summer but should have bought a second.
Big spending Everton have had mixed success with their summer additions so far, but Michael Keane is one player who does appear to be a good buy.
Unfortunately Keane has been let down by some poor displays from teammate Ashley Williams, who is showing that at 33, he could be on a downwards spiral.
With Rafa Funes Mori picking up a serious injury, Everton’s failure to buy another centre-back is looking like a potential mistake.
One player who would have been perfect for them is Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles.
The former Nottingham Forest talent is 23, and has made a strong impression at Newcastle over the past two seasons.
But in the summer with Newcastle eyeing up defensive targets, a big money bid from Everton could have tempted the Toon into a sale.
Now there is no chance of the Toffees doing a deal, with Lascelles signing a new contract last week tying his future to the club until 2023.
Everton will have to look at another option, but had they signed Lascelles, they could have formed a defensive partnership with Keane which would have had the potential to succeed for club and country for years to come.
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