Kevin Thelwell reveals the two characteristics he will look for before signing a player for Everton

New Everton director of football Kevin Thelwell has named the two characteristics he looks for when signing a player and revealed work is already underway for this summer’s transfer window.

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Thelwell, who was named as the club’s new football chief last Friday, made the move to Merseyside from New York Red Bulls, where he had been in place since February 2020.

The 48-year-old was previously sporting director at Wolves, where he had also previously worked as a head of football development and recruitment.

Everton's new director of football comes into the role replacing Marcel Brands, who left the club last year having been on Merseyside for just over three years.

Brands joined the club just before the arrival of Marco Silva back in 2018, replacing the sacked Steve Walsh.

It is believed that just under £500m has been spent on new faces by Walsh and Brands, with some struggling more than others to have an impact at Goodison Park.

Many Everton supporters believe that a squad overhaul is needed in the summer after years of struggling in the Premier League.

The Blues are currently embroiled in a relegation