Everton were busy in this year's summer transfer market, spending almost £40M and smashing their transfer record in the process as Roberto Martinez looks to build on his side's superb effort of finishing 5th last season. The Blues failed to sign Tom Cleverly from Manchester United on transfer deadline day as the midfielder chose to join Aston Villa instead, and late bids for Danny Welbeck, Ryan Shawcross and Columbian midfielder Carlos Sanchez all failed, with the latter joining Villa as well. Regardless of that, some good business was done. Martinez has certainly had the transfer funds that David Moyes did not receive at the club and looks set rival the likes of Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur for a Champions League spot. Blues fans expect big things for Martinez's second year at the club considering the wonders he worked last season, but the big question is whether the new signings can go on and have the impact they are suspected of having at Goodison.
