Everton did not finalize a £40 million deal for 25-year-old United States striker Folarin Balogun from AS Monaco before the Tuesday 23:00 BST deadline due to delayed documents and a medical issue. The club also pursued but did not secure loans or signings for Joshua Zirkzee and Tammy Abraham while completing other incoming and outgoing moves. A Fans' Forum statement criticized the club's transfer planning.