Everton defender Sylvain Distin is eager to see new signings.

Distin is keen to see a permanent agreement put in place, with Everton in need of bodies if they are to challenge for another top-half finish in the Premier League.

"You always need to strengthen," the French centre-half told Sky Sports News HD.

"Any manager, or any team, would not want any players. We have still got a small squad and we would definitely like to add some players.

"The most important thing is to keep the players we have got - that's my personal point of view.

"If we can have players like Steven Pienaar coming back to the club, that would be great."