"We're not making good progress with our signings at the moment," Moyes admitted. "Time is running out, and we need to speed things up."

Moyes emphasized that he is committed to being transparent with the fans and is being truthful about the team's current challenges. He acknowledged that Everton's recent struggles, including five years of being in or around the relegation zone, might be a contributing factor to their slow transfer market.

"I think back to our history and traditions as a club," Moyes said, "but we also have to be realistic about our recent performance."