Everton’s Ruthless £200m Starting XI: How The Toffees Could Line Up If Late Deals Go Through
Everton could be set for one of their boldest transformations in years as the transfer window nears its conclusion. With several big-money moves still in play, Sean Dyche may soon have a starting XI worth a staggering £200 million — a ruthless new look that would inject hope into Goodison Park.
The club has been active throughout the summer, reshaping key areas to add both steel and flair. At the back, England’s number one Jordan Pickford remains the foundation between the sticks, shielded by the proven leadership of James Tarkowski and the rising talent of Jarrad Branthwaite. Rumoured additions could see a high-profile left-back slot in, tightening up a defence that already looks more assured than last season.
Midfield, however, is where the Toffees’ spending could really shine. The potential arrival of a dynamic central figure — one capable of dictating play and driving transitions — would transform the balance alongside Amadou Onana and Abdoulaye Doucouré. This blend of power, passing range, and box-to-box energy could finally give Dyche the engine room dominance Everton fans have been craving.
The real fireworks are expected up front. A late push for a marquee striker, reportedly valued north of £50m, could see Everton land the clinical finisher they have lacked since Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s injuries disrupted his form. If deals fall into place, Calvert-Lewin may find himself paired with, or rotated alongside, a proven European goal-getter. Supporting them, new wide recruits — quick, tricky, and ruthless in the final third — would ensure a constant threat in behind.
On paper, the combined value of this reimagined XI edges towards the £200m mark, but the bigger story is the ambition it signals. Everton, long flirting with danger in the bottom half, would be sending a strong message: survival is no longer the target — competitiveness is.
Of course, sealing late-window moves is never guaranteed, and fans know the sting of near-misses too well. Yet optimism is building that, if all goes right in the next fortnight, Dyche could unleash a side with both grit and firepower.
For a club desperate to re-establish itself before moving into Bramley-Moore Dock, this potential £200m line-up could be the catalyst for a much-needed revival.
