Overview
- Supporter groups including The 1878s announced they will stand down from organising pre‑match displays and described the summer window as a shambles following the deadline‑day events.
- Fans publicly criticised the club on Wednesday after Everton failed to complete a reported £40m move for Folarin Balogun when the player walked away during final negotiations.
- Everton sold Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City and allowed striker Beto to join Fiorentina while bringing in a small number of signings, a sequence fans say left the squad weaker in attack.
- The Fans' Forum and the Fan Advisory Board have formally demanded an open meeting with CEO Angus Kinnear to explain recruitment decisions and the club’s late‑window planning.
- The dispute raises immediate sporting risk for manager David Moyes because Everton have just one senior striker option and face Manchester United after beginning the season with a win and a draw.