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Former Everton player ‘gobsmacked’ by transfer window scrutiny – ‘People are really upset’

There is too much emphasis on transfer windows and the focus should change to results on the pitch reckons former Everton player Thomas Hitzlsperger

By Chris Beesley · Liverpool Echo

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 10:14 AM

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Thomas Hitzlsperger argued that excessive public scrutiny is placed on clubs regarding transfer window dealings.
Everton raised over £100 million on deadline day by selling Iliman Ndiaye, Beto, Tim Iroegbunam, and Nathan Patterson.
A planned purchase of Folarin Balogun from Monaco collapsed, leaving Everton with an 18-man outfield squad.

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Former Everton player Thomas Hitzlsperger stated he is gobsmacked by the scrutiny surrounding transfer windows, arguing that public debate focuses too heavily on signings rather than on-pitch results. His comments follow a turbulent end to the transfer window for Everton under owners The Friedkin Group, which included multiple major sales and a collapsed deal.

Everton collected over £100 million on deadline day by selling Iliman Ndiaye, Beto, Tim Iroegbunam, and Nathan Patterson, while a late move for Monaco's Folarin Balogun fell through. Despite operating with just 18 outfield players, manager David Moyes has guided Everton to a seven-game unbeaten start across all competitions.

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Former Everton player ‘gobsmacked’ by transfer window scrutiny – ‘People are really upset’

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