Everton Set for Major Summer Overhaul as Moyes Targets Four Key Signings
Everton are bracing for a critical summer transfer window as the club enters a new chapter under the guidance of returning manager David Moyes. With backing from new owners The Friedkin Group and a revamped backroom staff, Moyes is preparing for his first full transfer window since coming back to Goodison Park — and expectations are high.
According to Sky Sports, the Toffees have identified four primary positions they intend to strengthen over the coming months: right-back, right-winger, central midfielder, and striker. These areas are considered vital to the team’s restructuring efforts as Moyes looks to rebuild the squad and steer the Merseyside club away from the struggles of recent seasons.
A Club in Transition: Moyes Begins Squad Rebuild
Everton’s recent campaigns have been marked by turmoil, financial uncertainty, and flirtations with relegation. However, since Moyes returned to the touchline in January, there has been a noticeable shift in attitude and performance. The club avoided the drop once again, and now, with fresh leadership off the pitch and Moyes back at the helm, the focus is firmly on moving forward.
The upcoming transfer window will be Moyes’ opportunity to put his stamp on the squad, and it appears the club are preparing to be active. Numerous players are either out of contract or have already left, which will open up both space in the squad and wage bill flexibility to accommodate new additions.
Confirmed departures include Abdoulaye Doucouré and Ashley Young, two experienced heads whose exits create immediate gaps in the lineup. Additionally, the futures of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Seamus Coleman, Michael Keane, and Idrissa Gana Gueye remain unresolved, with supporters eagerly awaiting updates.
Targeted Reinforcements: Four Key Areas to Address
Per Sky Sports, the Everton recruitment team has made it clear that strengthening four key positions is a top priority:
Right-Back: With Ashley Young already gone and Seamus Coleman nearing the end of his career, the need for a dependable right-back is urgent. Moyes wants someone with both defensive solidity and attacking intent.
Right-Winger: Everton lack natural width on the right after the departures of Jesper Lindstrom and Jack Harrison, who returned to Napoli and Leeds United respectively following loan spells. Replacing them with a consistent, pacey winger is crucial to boosting the team’s attacking threat.
Central Midfield: The departure of Doucouré has left a significant void in the heart of midfield. With Idrissa Gana Gueye’s future unclear and existing options limited in both creativity and mobility, this position will require reinforcement.
Striker: The return of Armando Broja to Chelsea and the uncertainty over Calvert-Lewin’s contract situation means Everton are at risk of being left without a reliable frontman. Acquiring a striker who can stay fit and lead the line effectively will be paramount.
Once these positions are addressed, the club is expected to shift attention to secondary areas, including a backup goalkeeper, left-back, centre-back, and potentially a left-winger, to round out the squad and ensure depth across all departments.
The Stakes Are High for Moyes and Friedkin Ownership
This summer marks a pivotal moment for Everton. The new ownership group, The Friedkin Group, is expected to provide the financial backing and strategic direction needed to lift the club out of its rut. However, the pressure is on to make smart, effective signings that can immediately contribute to the team’s performance.
With the Premier League growing more competitive each year, Moyes and the board know they cannot afford another year of mediocrity or relegation scares. The squad needs a fresh injection of energy, quality, and resilience — and the upcoming transfer window will be the proving ground for whether the club can deliver on its ambitions.
If Everton fail to secure at least five or six impactful signings, they risk entering the new season underprepared and underpowered — a scenario that could undo the positive momentum built in the final months of the last campaign.
For now, fans will watch closely as Moyes and the recruitment team go to work, hoping that the club’s plans in the transfer market will finally mark the beginning of a long-awaited revival.