A feeling there is now a proper recruitment plan in place

[BBC] [Getty Images] A criticism of Everton in recent years has been leaving transfer deals until late in the summer window. The news Hayden Hackney has joined from Middlesbrough on 2 July leaves Toffees fans cautiously optimistic for the rest of the window and with a feeling there is now a proper recruitment plan in place. It is exciting that a top Championship talent has chosen Everton for his next move, but what could come next? A right-back remains top of the shopping list. It has been a problematic area for years and it is something that needs fixing if the Blues are to push for Europe. I understand talks with Tyrique George are going well after he impressed during his loan spell and it should only be a matter of time until there is an agreement . I believe it will also be a deal that will cost Everton significantly less than the option on the loan deal with Chelsea set out in January. Listen to Total Sport Merseyside from 18:00 on weeknights on BBC Radio Merseyside. Explore Everton content on BBC Sounds