Everton found themselves right in the thick of things on transfer deadline day. The deal for Tyrique George eventually went through, but only after extra time was needed.

David Moyes welcomed the young Chelsea winger to Merseyside on loan, but must now reintegrate McNeil after the collapse of his own late move

Beto was the hero for Everton as he rescued a point late on for Everton at Brighton.

Everton were right in the middle of things on deadline day. As they worked to finalise Tyrique George’s loan from Chelsea – a deal that needed an extension via a deal sheet – it looked like Dwight McNeil was heading to Crystal Palace in a £20m move.

Everton completed a deal for Sunderland-linked Tyrique George on deadline day.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek was another name considered for a move, but not one that went anywhere and the lack of transfer activity, coupled with the injury problems, means Elliott could be handed a lifeline. But that requires Emery - and probably the Aston Villa board - to change their minds and sanction a £35million spend.

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Everton rallied for a point in an engaging 1-1 draw with Leeds United at Hill Dickinson Stadium on Monday.

Aston Villa became the latest title challenger to trip up on a weekend of surprising results in the Premier League, losing 1-0 at home to Everton on Sunday after a defensive blunder. After Villa center back Pau Torres gave the ball away on the edge of his area and goalkeeper Emi Martinez fumbled a soft shot,

Everton are running out of time to make any final moves before the 7pm GMT deadline passes. The transfer window has been open for more than a month, but Everton still have not finished their business heading into the last few hours.