Inside story of Everton transfer window as Farhad Moshiri delivers despite Marcel Brands irony

Deadline days don't typically involve the signing of a new manager but it's been a chaotic couple of weeks at Everton.

In fact, it's been a tumultuous month.

It has been the busiest January, in terms of senior signings, the Blues have ever experienced with five new arrivals, while the sale of Lucas Digne and the hiring and firing of managers, only added to the frenzy.

Let's repeat that again: five new signings, the sale of the squad's first-choice left back after a falling out with the boss, the sacking of Rafa Benitez and, then, the appointment of Frank Lampard as the Spaniard's replacement.

All inside the space of 31 days. Add in an extra-time FA Cup win, and three league defeats that leave Everton looking nervously at the horrors behind them, as well as fan protests, and a managerial candidate going on Sky Sports to talk about his interview, and it's safe to say there has not been a January like it, in the modern era.

Maybe, ever.

Everton were experiencing turbulence as they headed into the month and there was little let-up until the window shut.

Indeed, the Blues ended up trying to cram too much into 31 days and gave themselves into the first hour of February to complete the Dele Alli signing, via a deal sheet.

A hugely important game with Newcastle United is on the horizon but, for the next few days at least, the Blues can enjoy some calm. Well, hopefully.

Deadline day went to pretty much to plan because, having officially confirmed the appointment of Lampard on a two-and-a-half-year deal, Everton then sealed the loan signing of Donny van de Beek from Manchester United.

The Blues were set on bolstering their midfield options with Van de Beek and one more. The one more turned out to be Alli, who joined permanently