Everton FC striker Steven Naismith and manager David Moyes
DAVID MOYES introduced his first signing of the summer yesterday – then revealed he expects more new faces to follow Steven Naismith into Everton FC before the season starts.
Naismith was unveiled at Finch Farm following his switch from Glasgow Rangers, almost two months earlier than the Blues’ first signings last season, and the Blues boss said: “Getting a player in early gives everyone a lift.
“It gives the supporters a lift and that’s why we’ve got a full room (of press) today because people very rarely see Everton sign players at this early date.
“I don’t expect it to be the last either.
“I hope to get some more business done, certainly before the season gets started.”
Moyes refused to speculate on whether names like Junior Hoilett, Daniel Prandjic and Hugo Rodallega – all linked with moves to Goodison – were in his sights.
But he did confirm that bringing Steven Pienaar back from Spurs remains a priority.
“In time we hope to get something done,” he added. “But I won’t talk about players at other clubs.
“Steven’s made it really clear he wants to come back to Everton and in my understanding that hasn’t changed.
“My next job in the coming weeks is hopefully to get Steven Pienaar here as well.”
Despite constant speculation regarding the Goodison futures of Leighton Baines and Marouane Fellaini, Moyes also revealed that he had had no contact from anybody – and that if he did he would prove a very reluctant seller.
“We’ll always have interest in the players we’ve got because we’ve got very good players here, so I would expect that,” he added.
“But we don’t sell easy here at Everton.
“I’ve always tried to build a team. Of course you’re going to lose players now and again but in the main we’ve kept the bulk of our players and we’re going to continue to try and add to them and try and keep improving.
“I’ve heard nothing from nobdy.”
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