Oumar Niasse, Cenk Tosun, James Beattie.
Just three players who prove that operating in the January transfer window isn't exactly straightforward.
But with Carlo Ancelotti just settling into life at Goodison Park, it's no surprise that speculation is running wild about who the Toffees could target in the winter window.
In truth, Ancelotti's squad is in need of surgery right throughout. The Blues have needed a centre-back since Kurt Zouma stayed at Chelsea, options are thin in midfield - especially with the injuries piling up - and another centre-forward wouldn't go amiss.
So who could make Ancelotti's squad even better? And who could Marcel Brands target? Our writers have had their say with some interesting results.
From big names such as James Rodriguez and Mathias de Ligt (hear us out!) to relative unknowns such as Calvin Stengs, we've offered our solutions to Everton's dilemma.
Watch the video above to see our picks and leave yours in the comment section below.
