Drenthe, Klaassen & Everton's worst signings of all time

The Toffees suffered a disastrous transfer window last summer, but it is not the first time they have forked out for duds over the years…

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  Alex Nyarko

  When a supporter feels the need to invade the pitch to tell you just how badly you have been performing, you know that the writing is on the wall!

  That was the case for Nyarko, who having made 33 appearances across four seasons after signing from Lens for £4.5 million, was told in no uncertain terms by a travelling fan during a trip to Highbury that he was no longer welcome.

  Needless to say he never made another Toffees appearance.

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  Lars Jacobsen

  While Everton were able to sign the Dane on a free transfer from Nurnberg, much was expected from the full-back under David Moyes.

  He struggled with injuries and form throughout his debut campaign, though he did end up playing in the 2009 FA Cup final defeat to Chelsea.

  Remarkably Moyes was keen to hang onto him, but he eventually left for Blackburn after just one season on Merseyside.

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  James Beattie

  Signed for £6 million from Southampton and reportedly nearing a regular place in the England squad, Beattie never came close to living up to his potential at Goodison.

  He did make 86 appearances across three seasons at Everton, but he was rarely a starter.

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  Steve Simonsen

  Signed for £3.3 million from Tranmere Rovers, Simonsen was the most expensive British goalkeeper ever when he moved to Goodison Park.

  He failed to make an appearance during his first season, however, and was eventually released in 2004 having played just 35 times in six years at the club.