Managing Everton as Jack Grealish transfer decision made and David Moyes hijacks £40m deal
It’s been a testing summer for David Moyes and Everton, but the Toffees still have a chance to finish the transfer window on a high, if they can get their plans in order and move decisively
As Everton gear up for the 2025/26 Premier League season, the return of David Moyes as manager in January has brought a sense of stability. But the Toffees remain in a precarious position after years of flirting with relegation.
Several key players have left, while a series of failed transfers have compounded a frustrating summer window for Moyes, who has publicly admitted the squad is “not ready” for their campaign opener against Leeds on August 18.
Supporters are eager for a fresh chapter with the launch of the Hill Dickinson Stadium era, but with glaring gaps in attack, midfield, and defence, Everton are scrambling to plug holes in the squad and inject genuine quality before the window closes – all while working within strict financial constraints. Here, Mirror Football examines the priorities Moyes must address to build depth, momentum, and a side capable of competing for a European football spot for the first time in over a decade.
