David Moyes confirms Everton target "quite a few" more signings

Everton have already made five summer signings and spent around 74 million pounds, but Moyes believes there is still plenty of work to do.

"We're still needing quite a few players to add to the squad. I'd like to do more if possible," Moyes told Sky Sports News. "We need to see how the remaining few weeks go."

Moyes was not prepared to reveal which positions Everton are targeting, but said the club are clear about what they need.

"I'm not going to tell you, but we're well aware of what's required, and we're working hard to try and make it happen," he said.

The Everton boss has been pleased with the club's recruitment so far, although two of their new arrivals, Tyrique George and Merlin Rohl, were already at the club last season before their moves were made permanent.

Hayden Hackney has also arrived after playing in the Championship, with Moyes warning that the midfielder may need time to adjust to Premier League football.

"I think it'll take Hayden a little bit of time to adapt from the Championship to the Premier League, which quite often it does for players coming from the Championship," Moyes said.

Christian Norgaard was signed to provide experience in midfield and help replace Idrissa Gana Gueye, although the new arrival is currently injured. Brennan Johnson has also joined following the swap deal that saw Dwight McNeil leave Everton.

Moyes believes the squad is starting to take shape but wants Everton to remain active in the market.

"We're putting things together, but we certainly feel behind the scenes that we've got a long way to go and want to do an awful lot more," he said.

Everton's opening Premier League fixture is against Crystal Palace on Saturday, 22 August at Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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