Director of Football gives exclusive in-depth interview and says Evertonians played their part.

Marcel Brands has spoken exclusively to evertontv about the summer transfer window – and revealed the untold stories around every signing the Club made in advance of 2019/20.

The frank and wide-ranging interview with Everton Director of Football Brands is available now to Season Ticket, Lounge and Official Members by clicking on the video above or here.

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The Dutchman, who joined Everton in May 2018 following eight successful years in the same position with PSV Eindhoven, addresses a host of topics.

Listen to Brands on:

- Persevering to complete a deal for Moise Kean – after trying to loan the teenage Italy international striker in the previous transfer window.

- Visiting Fabian Delph at home after reaching agreement for a deal with Manchester City and delivering the compelling and detailed sales pitch which convinced the England midfielder to move to Goodison.

- How Evertonians played a key role in bringing Andre Gomes back to Goodison.

- Why Marco Silva’s coaching prowess is a huge selling point for the Club.

- Everton’s summer pursuit of a centre-back.

- Signing Jean-Philippe Gbamin three years after first trying to land the midfielder during his time at PSV.

- Concluding a late deal for major target Alex Iwobi.

- The ongoing dialogue between Manager and Director of Football – and working with Silva on targets.

- Signing a World Cup-winning right-back – and a promise made to Jonjoe Kenny.

- The exhaustive process involved in identifying transfer targets.

- The impact Everton's new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium will have on the Club’s growth.

- Having a responsibility to spend the Club’s money wisely and make the numbers add up.

- The long-term objective of achieving stability at the Club.

- Ensuring the pathway from Academy to first team remains open.

- Choosing the right loan clubs for Everton’s talented young players – and the ‘loan group’ which monitors their progress.

- Everton being on the 'right track' for a very bright future.

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