Everton Transfer News: Alistair Johnston Talks Drag On as Celtic Hold FirmEverton want Alistair Johnston. According to TeamTalk, Everton are “pressing ahead with negotiations” for the Celtic right-back, but there is “still significant work to do before any transfer can be considered done”. Johnston fits because Everton need a right-back and because Moyes reportedly sees him as a player of “energy, aggression and intensity”. Everton Transfer News Points to Clear Right-Back PriorityThere is no mystery around the squad planning here. Alistair Johnston Deal Looks Straightforward, If Fee Is MetThe encouraging part for Everton is that the player side appears uncomplicated.