A £3.5million outlay to date is not enough for Roberto Martinez's side

The Premier League season is just days away and Sportsmail's top team of reporters have given their verdict on the campaign ahead.

From signings to expectations to their top tips for fans, they've got it all covered.

How wisely have they spent this summer?

The point about Everton’s dealings in this window is not how wisely they have spent but have they spent enough? The answer to that is ‘not yet’. Gerard Deulofeu and Tom Cleverley are handy additions but Everton need more than that and a £3.5million outlay to date will not get them back in European contention.

Midfielder Tom Cleverley is a handy addition to the Everton side for this coming season

Will they be rushing through any deals before deadline day?

Almost certainly. Regardless of what happens with John Stones, Everton still need cover in defence. They need a No 10 to provide Romelu Lukaku with ammunition and another centre forward would be welcomed too. It needs to be a busy few weeks.

Reasons to be cheerful?

The prospect of Lukaku and Ross Barkley rekindling the spark from Martinez’s first campaign is tantalising; no European commitments should enable the squad to be better prepared for the rigours of the domestic campaign.

Reasons to be fearful?

What is going on in training? Everton have suffered five separate hamstring injuries already this summer and that ailment is common within the squad. Does the group have enough depth and quality to get back to where the fan base wants them to be?

Most predictable thing that will happen this season?

There will be an early elimination from the Capital One Cup (every season they begin with hopes but end up humbled); Everton will come up with a performance to rattle one of the big four at Goodison Park.

Who is the youngster to break through this season?

Brendan Galloway. He was given a sight of things towards the end of the last campaign but this will be the season when the versatile defender gets to build up a head of steam. His progress is one of the reasons Luke Garbutt has been allowed to leave on loan.

Versatile defender Brendan Galloway (right) looks set to be given a big chance this season

How much patience can the manager expect from the fans?

Martinez is in a similar position to Brendan Rodgers across Stanley Park in that there is a lot of ambivalence but a few negative results could make the tide take a worrying turn. He needs a good start but the opening fixtures are not kind.

How much interest will they have in cup competitions?

They will look to be competitive in both. It remains an incredible anomaly that Everton have never won the League Cup and that should be the competition that takes priority. Do they have the necessary class to get over the line and end their 20-year barren run?

What would be considered a successful season?

Qualifying for Europe and/or winning a trophy. Evertonians are desperate for the day to arrive when one of their captains hoists a piece of silverware aloft. Will that responsibility fall to Phil Jagielka?

Finally, one tip for a fan visiting the ground for the first time...