Everton are poised for an active summer as they aim to construct a team capable of climbing higher in the Premier League standings.
David Moyes returned to Goodison Park in January after Sean Dyche was dismissed following a lackluster first half of the season.
The Scottish manager has steered the Merseyside club to safety, with his team currently positioned 14th heading into the final three matches of the campaign.
Everton have several players whose contracts expire on 30 June, with Moyes likely to manage a significantly altered squad next season.
Asmir Begovic, Joao Virginia, Seamus Coleman, Ashley Young, Michael Keane, Mason Holgate, Idrissa Gueye, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Neal Maupay are all slated to depart the club for free next month.
Meanwhile, loanees Orel Mangala, Jesper Lindstrom, Jack Harrison, Carlos Alcaraz, and Armando Broja will return to their parent clubs if permanent transfers do not materialize in the coming weeks.
Everton poised for major restructuring after deals finalized:
The Friedkin Group (TFG) has been implementing changes behind the scenes since finalizing its takeover in December.
Angus Kinnear is set to join as CEO from Leeds United, while Nick Hammond is also transitioning from Elland Road, where he has been involved in the recruitment department.
However, Kevin Thelwell will move to Rangers as sporting director this summer, and chief commercial officer Richard Kenyon is also exiting the club.
Journalist Alan Nixon reported on 4 April that Everton’s head of recruitment, Dan Purdy, is poised to become the latest departure, nearing a move to Wolves.
Kinnear was reportedly eager to retain the highly regarded 31-year-old despite TFG’s efforts to overhaul the club’s executive team.
Losing a pivotal figure in their recruitment department, especially to a Premier League competitor, will be a significant setback for Everton.
The Merseysiders face several critical decisions in the coming weeks with numerous players’ contracts expiring next month.
Their budget is also likely to remain constrained due to prior profit and sustainability (PSR) challenges, requiring them to be strategic in their recruitment.
Calvert-Lewin to begin fresh Everton negotiations:
It seems that Calvert-Lewin’s future with Everton is nearing resolution, as he is scheduled to hold new discussions with club officials in the coming weeks.
The 28-year-old made his first appearance since January in the 2-2 draw against Ipswich Town on 3 May, having recovered from a hamstring injury.
Appearances: 23
Goals: 3
Assists: 2
Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s 2024-25 stats (all competitions)
The striker, who has been at Goodison for the past nine years, has recorded three goals and two assists in 23 appearances this season.