Barkley Blow Won't Force Boss' Hand

The Everton manager explained that while his main business has been completed, he will continue to monitor the market with the ultimate aim of making the squad the best it can be.

But with Barkley’s time on the sidelines as yet unknown, he won’t be rushing into any additional activity.

Martinez told evertontv: “Ross' position is that he's such a versatile player, I don't think we can find a like-for-like replacement.

“There are also other players that can play the number 10 position, like Leon Osman, Steven Naismith, even Steven Pienaar.

“We have got players with enough experience, enough know-how, to be able to fill the gap that Ross is going to leave while he is out injured.”

Last season, Everton’s busiest day of the summer transfer window was the final day - but this time Martinez has done his business early.

And while he hasn’t ruled out further incomings, the Blues boss is keen to focus on the players who are already contributing to the cause.

“Every day while the window is open, as a football club we always work in the same manner. But the truth is that now the focus goes into the players that we have in the squad and we are really happy with not just the quality that we have but also the numbers that we have.

“The window is the window. If there is anything that we feel could help the players that we have, then the Club will always try to do it.

“But, at the moment, the significant moves and signings have been made and now it’s time to work with the team and make sure we interact together and we develop into as good a team as we can be.”

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