Everton defender Phil Jagielka believes that it is important for the Toffees to complete their transfer business early in the summer window.

The Merseyside outfit have already acquired Steven Naismith and Steven Pienaar since transfer dealings began on July 1.

"We always seem to have an air of confidence, especially after the finish we had," Jagielka told the Liverpool Daily Post. "But it was important whether we were going to do business, be it ins or outs, that it's done as soon as possible.

"We've seen with Tim [Cahill] going that it was nice for him it was done quick enough. Nasiy (Steven Naismith) has come in and he looks like he's going to be a decent player for us.

"Hopefully we can get a couple of more in and start the season with a squad rather than having it clouding over us, and wondering 'are we going to get him or lose him'."

Everton will begin their Premier League season by welcoming Manchester United to Goodison Park on Monday, August 20.