Everton completed a last-ditch deal for Flamengo midfielder Charly Alcaraz and sources have revealed why an agreement took so long to be reached, causing frustration among fans

Carlos Alcaraz has become the first transfer signing of David Moyes' second spell as Everton manager after completing his loan move from Flamengo

The 6ft 4in striker has a proven track record in Serie A, where he hit double figures for Udinese in consecutive seasons before making his move to England. He has only netted eight times in 54 games for Everton, and boasts just one Premier League start this campaign.

David Moyes made it three wins in a row as Everton manager, as the Toffees made the most of a buoyant Goodison Park to hammer Ruud van Nistelrooy's Foxes

David Moyes insists he’s doing everything to land a striker before the transfer window slams shut tonight. Everton may have scored eight goals in four games under the Scot but after injuries to Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Armando Broja, they need reinforcements in attack.

Everton have hit form under David Moyes with eight goals in four games and three straight wins, but are still the third lowest scorers in the Premier League and have lost two strikers to injury this m

The Blues boss would love to add a striker to his squad and has looked at other areas, including central midfield and out wide, as Everton continue to pursue targets on transfer deadline day