Everton recovered from a poor start to last season to finish 8th, Marco Silva will be plotting a huge improvement this season.

The Toffees made a number of high-profile signings last summer but struggled to their optimism in the transfer window translate into the success they expected on the pitch. Perhaps with the exception of England number one Jordan Pickford, the signings didn't work out in the way Everton had hoped. The Toffees have already cut their losses on certain players, with Dutchman Davy Klaassen signing for Werder Bremen this summer after an injury-ravaged season in England.

This summer Everton have again shown they are not afraid to spend, with Brazilian forward Richarlison signing from Watford a deal worth an initial £35m.

One area that Marco Silva needs to improve, though, is his defence as Everton were all too often a weak touch at the back last season, but they could also do with adding some additional creativity going forward.

With that in mind, here are three players Everton could still sign this before the transfer window slams shut...

Everton have a history of buying exciting wingers from Crystal Palace, recently purchasing Yannick Bolasie from the Eagles.

And now the The Toffees have shown an interest in Palace's Zaha this summer..

Splashing the cash on the Ivorian may well be worth it, too. He is the talisman at Crystal Palace, with plenty of assists, and he has a new-found knack for goal scoring.

If Everton are willing to stump up the £70m the Eagles want for the player, there is still a chance this deal could get done before the transfer window closes.

According MARCA, Everton are interested in bringing out-of-favour Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater to Goodison Park on a season-long loan.

The midfielder was signed for a fee of £35m from Leicester City as recently as September 2017, but it just hasn't worked out for him at Stamford Bridge.

The player played a crucial role in Leicester City's Premier League win, and showed his capability for long-range passing.

With the arrival of Jorginho at Chelsea, the English midfielder has fallen even further down the Stamford Bridge pecking order. This deal may well get done before the window shuts.

Everton want to sign Marcos Rojo, but the defender's wage demands are holding a deal back, according to the Telegraph.

Everton certainly need a new centre-back. The 28-year-old Argentina international defender is out of favour at Old Trafford and would certainly strengthen the Toffee's defence.

If Everton stump up his £120,000-a-week wage demands, they could secure his signature before the end of the window.