The 2018-19 season was a broadly successful one for Everton as they finished an impressive eighth in the Premier League, just three points behind Wolves, who claimed the final Europa League spot.
Marco Silva’s side were also one of the most prolific outside the ‘Big Six’, with only Bournemouth finding the net more regularly than the Goodison Park outfit.
Having made promising signings such as Richarlison and Lucas Digne last summer, they will be eager to build from this foundation and enjoy similar success in the 2019-20 season.
Ahead of the upcoming campaign, Goal takes a look at Everton's pre-season friendly schedule, the club's transfer activity and when their Premier League push begins again.
Everton pre-season fixtures
| Date | Match | Time (UK / US ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 7 | Kariobangi Sharks | 2pm / 9am | Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi |
| Jul 14 | Sion | TBC | Bagnes, Switzerland |
| Jul 19 | Monaco | TBC | Bagnes, Switzerland |
| Jul 24 | Wigan Athletic | 7:45pm / 2:45pm | DW Stadium, Wigan |
| Aug 3 | Werder Bremen | 2pm / 9am | Weserstadion, Bremen |
Everton's first pre-season friendly match will be played on July 7, with Silva’s side set to play Kariobangi Sharks in Nairobi, Kenya.
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This is set to be a showcase match for the African side, who won the SportPesa Cup to earn the right to tackle the Premier League outfit.
It is not the first time that Everton have travelled to East Africa for pre-season, as they visited Tanzania in July 2017 to face Kenyan side Gor Mahia, running out 2-1 winners.
After that, the Toffees make the trip to Switzerland, where they will continue their training, with two matches against Sion and Monaco on July 14 and 19 respectively.
They return to England for a match against Championship outfit Wigan Athletic on July 24 and conclude their pre-season preparations in Germany against Werder Bremen on August 3.
Everton 2019-20 transfer activity
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Goalkeeper Jonas Lossl has joined on a free transfer from Huddersfield Town and Danish teenager Sebastian Kristensen has been added from Lyngby for their academy side.
Marco Silva has reportedly been exploring options to strengthen his full-back sectors, with Thomas Meunier a potential arrival from Paris Saint-Germain on the right and Aaron Cresswell reportedly a target to supplement Lucas Digne on the left.
Marseille are said to have offered the Toffees the opportunity to buy Kevin Strootman, while reports have linked the Goodison club with potential moves for Fulham forward Aleksandr Mitrovic and Lyon attacker Bertrand Traore.
Ajax striker David Neres is another name closely linked with the club, with fans heartened to see him pose for photos with the Brazil national side along with Richarlison, a player they will do everything in their power to keep.
Transfer activity in
| Position | Player | Transferred from | Fee | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF | Sebastian Kristensen | Lyngby | Undisc. | Jul 1 |
| GK | Jonas Lossl | Huddersfield Town | Free | Jul 1 |
Transfer activity out
| Position | Player | Transferred to | Fee | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF | Jonjoe Kenny | Schalke | Loan | Jul 1 |
| DF | Phil Jagielka | Released | - | Jul 1 |
| DF | Ashley Williams | Released | - | Jul 1 |
| MF | Nikola Vlasic | CSKA Moscow | £14m | Jul 1 |
Everton 2019-20 Premier League fixtures
Everton open the 2019-20 Premier League season with an away trip to Crystal Palace on August 10.
The Toffees face Watford in week two, followed by Aston Villa in week three and Wolves in week four.
Click here to see Everton's full Premier League fixture list.
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