Mikel Arteta wants to see Everton strengthen squad

18 August 2011 00:00
Everton's Mikel Arteta admits he would like to see some signings before the end of the transfer window but believes Toffees fans must also be realistic about their spending power.[LNB]David Moyes was the only Barclays Premier League boss not to bring in any new faces before the start of the 2011/12 campaign but Spanish playmaker Arteta hopes that will change before the end of the month.[LNB]He has also reiterated that retaining the club's current crop of talent is just as important as new additions.[LNB] Window watch: Arteta wants to see new signings at Goodison Park[LNB]He said: 'Do we need to buy players? Hopefully, by the end of August someone will come in who will help but if that is not the case then we know what we have got in the team and we will have to fight.[LNB]'We know the situation at the moment. We cannot spend money like other clubs. That is sensible, even if it is not very popular.[LNB]'But at least we have been able to keep our best players. If we cannot sign new players we must keep the ones we have.[LNB] Frustration: David Moyes has yet to sign any new players[LNB]'It has been the same with myself, with Tim Cahill, Marouane Fellaini and so many other players in previous years. It is important that we stayed, now and for the future.[LNB]'If someone comes and buys the club then it is a different story but at the moment the club cannot make stupid signings that might put us in trouble for the next few years.' [LNB] Hammers primed for Beckford bid after Everton striker rejects ForestCaptain Neville insists late start will be a blessing for Everton Bolton and Everton eye Onuoha as Hitzlsperger trains with SpursAll the latest Everton news, features and opinion[LNB]

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