Exclusive – Southall: Everton can finish in the top four if they make key signings

Former Everton star Neville Southall has told talkSPORT that the club CAN make the top four if they make a couple of much needed signings.

The Toffees have been impressive all season and currently sit fifth, just three points behind third placed Spurs.

And their ex-goalkeeper reckons strengthening their options in January could aid their bid to qualify for the Champions League.

He told the Weekend Sports Breakfast: “I think they can get top four. It’s going to be a crucial month for them if they can get a couple of players in to freshen it up.

“They’ve had a few injuries. Darron Gibson’s still out for a bit and Hibbert’s still out, so they do need a couple of extra bodies and a couple of different options.

“I think they’ve been more attacking this season and that hasn’t helped the goals against column. If they can tighten up a bit more at the back while still going forward they’ve got half a chance of finishing fourth.”

And, additionally, Southall believes that David Moyes must keep Moroccan midfielder Marouane Fellaini during the transfer window.

“I do [think they can hold on to him]. If you sell in January you’re sending a massive bad message to the fans. We’ve got to keep hold of Fellaini.

“Fellaini has been brilliant for us but I think sometimes when they do get frustrated they tend to go a little bit too long too early at times. He’s been great for us but we need to have a different way of playing.”