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Everton: Rafa Benitez's bargain rebuild points to a more frugal future

Had Everton fans been told that wingers from Bayer Leverkusen and Crystal Palace would arrive this summer to bolster Rafa Benitez's side, excitement would have been incredibly high.

They desperately need wingers - and quality ones at that.

Owner Farhad Moshiri is incredibly ambitious, best highlighted by the fact he has sanctioned spending of more than £500million since he became majority shareholder in 2016.

Bayer Leverkusen winger Damarai Gray is moving close to joining Everton this summer
Andros Townsend has had a medical ahead of making a free transfer to Goodison Park

Bayer Leverkusen's Damarai Gray (left) and former Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend (right) are closing in on sealing summer moves to join Rafa Benitez at Everton

Asmir Begovic (left) is close to making the move to Merseyside from Bournemouth on a free

Asmir Begovic (left) is close to making the move to Merseyside from Bournemouth on a free

Benitez was pragmatic in his first press conference as Everton boss regarding transfer spend

Benitez was pragmatic in his first press conference as Everton boss regarding transfer spend

Money appeared no object.