Been doing a little research, and I feel like Marcelino might be our man. Played a direct and counter attacking 4-4-2 at Valenica, winning the Copa del Rey last May. With our lack of healthy midfielders, and surplus of strikers I think that would be an optimal formation in the short term.
Long term he's qualified for the CL at both Villarreal and Valencia in La Liga, two clubs that are comparable with Everton.
...but does he wear brown shoes and do we bring him in to play 4-4-2 until our midfielders are fit and then bring somebody else in?