In
| Player | Team | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Jackson | Walton Church | Summer 1930 | Amateur |
| Nat Cunliffe | Adlington | 30 May 1930 | Free |
| Richard Parker | Adlington | 30 May 1930 | Free |
| Cliff Britton | Bristol Rovers | 3 June 1930 | £1,275 |
| Harry Lowe | Southport | 6 June 1930 | £1,000 |
| Charlie Gee | Stockport County | 7 July 1930 | £3,500 |
| George Cook | Blyth Spartans | 4 October 1930 | £200 |
| Charlie Leyfield | Brickfields Athletic | December 1930 | Free |
| Joe Lloyd | Connah's Quay | February 1931 | Free |
| Bill Bocking | Stockport County | 29 April 1931 | £2,000 |
| Archie Clark | Luton Town | 1 May 1931 | £1,250 |
| Total (initial fees only): | £9,225 | ||
- George Jackson (Walton Church) – Signed professional forms on 9th May 1932.
- Charlie Leyfield (Brickfields Athletic) – Transfer completed around 18th December 1930. Originally on trial.
- Joe Lloyd (Connah's Quay) – Transfer completed around 10th February 1931.
Out
| Player | Team | Date | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Hart | Retired | 4 May 1930 | |
| Albert Virr | Released | 4 May 1930 | |
| Andy Kennedy | Tranmere Rovers | 26 May 1930 | £150 |
| Arthur Attwood | Bristol Rovers | 28 May 1930 | £650 |
| Tony Weldon | Hull City | 11 June 1930 | £1,000 |
| Tommy Lewis | Wrexham | 25 June 1930 | Free |
| Harry Ritchie | Dundee | 10 July 1930 | £350 |
| Jerry Kelly | Carlisle United | 5 August 1930 | £500 |
| Arthur Davies | Exeter City | 24 August 1930 | £250 |
| Tom Robson | Sheffield Wednesday | 29 October 1930 | £3,000 |
| Jack O'Donnell | Blackpool | 17 December 1930 | £2,500 |
| Jimmy McCambridge | Cardiff City | 1 January 1931 | £850 |
| Monty Wilkinson | Blackpool | 30 April 1931 | £250 |
| Total (initial fees only): | £9,500 | ||
- Hunter Hart (Retired) – While there wasn't an official retirement announcement, Hart did not intend to play for the first team again. Remained at Everton as a scout and reserves coach. Featured for the reserves on occasion since retirement.
- Albert Virr (Released) – Eventually retired due to injury.
- Harry Ritchie (Dundee) – The deal was that if Dundee had not re-signed Ritchie for the 1930/31 season, he would return to Everton. If they had re-signed him, Dundee would have to pay Everton £250.
| Income | £9,500 |
| Expenditure | £9,225 |
| Net Spend | -£275 |