Sam set to cheque it out

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EVERTON manager Sam Allardyce has revealed he will splash the cash next month.

The Toffees spent almost £150m in the summer transfer window under ex-boss Ronald Koeman.

Allardyce, who replaced the Dutchman, is now expecting owner Farhad Moshiri to get his cheque book out again.

The Everton boss wants a new defender and a striker, admitting he cannot sign former Blackburn star Steven N’Zonzi as he has too many midfielders.

He said: “I know there is money available to spend on the right player, if they are available.

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“I would be interested in Steven but if you look at how many footballers there are at the club, it is impossible for me to block that up even more by bringing in someone when we would be better served in other areas.

“For example, another goalscorer, maybe another full-back. After that, who knows?

“I wouldn’t envisage us getting more than two in. I don’t think we need more than two. I don’t think we could find more than two.”

Everton host Chelsea today in the first of five games over 14 days.

Allardyce has challenged some of his fringe players to show they still have a big part to play in the rest of the campaign.

Everton have won four of Allardyce’s five games in charge but he has urged his side to beware any complacency, citing Manchester United’s midweek Carabao Cup humiliation at the hands of Championship side Bristol City.

He said: “You would hope those players see it as a chance. If and when and where you make those changes has got to be considered.

“United against Bristol City is a perfect example for players who moan. You put them in and then something like that happens.

“I don’t think they let the club down. They let themselves down. That’s what happens sometimes. It is difficult for a player to maintain his enthusiasm when he gets pushed aside on a regular basis.

“Squad members have a difficult job to keep themselves ready.

“Some of them will be thinking, ‘I’ve got no chance’. But we all know things can change quickly in this game, with five games in 14 days.” ¬ EVERTON yesterday announced a record turnover of £171.3m and a record profit of £30.6m in their latest accounts.