Moyes’ Target: Everton Pursue Loan Move for £30m Premier League Star Who Could Boost Ndiaye – Opinion

David Moyes guided Everton to their second consecutive Premier League victory, following last week’s thrilling 3-2 win over Tottenham at Goodison Park with a hard-fought 1-0 triumph against Brighton at the Amex Stadium.

The decisive goal came from Iliman Ndiaye, who converted from the penalty spot to secure all three points for the Toffees.

This result moves Everton seven points clear of the relegation zone.

Despite having just 31% possession, Everton made the most of their limited opportunities, creating the game’s only significant chance, taking three shots, and scoring the winner.

In contrast, Brighton dominated possession with 69%, attempted 16 shots, but only managed to produce an expected goals (xG) tally of 0.73.

Ndiaye has been Everton’s standout performer this season. The Senegal international joined from Marseille in the summer for approximately £16.9 million and has since made 25 appearances, scoring seven goals in 2,027 minutes of play.

While Ndiaye’s impact has been crucial, Everton could benefit from additional reinforcements to support him and manager David Moyes as the season progresses.

Everton eyeing Premier League midfielder

According to The Guardian, Everton are exploring a loan move for Chelsea attacking midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

The 26-year-old joined Chelsea this summer for around £30 million but has struggled for regular playing time, making just 16 appearances across all competitions, scoring two goals, providing two assists, and amassing 934 minutes.

However, any potential deal hinges on Chelsea’s willingness to recall Armando Broja from Everton, something the Blues are hesitant to do without financial compensation.

Dewsbury-Hall is reportedly high on Moyes’ personal transfer wishlist, as his addition could address a creative void in Everton’s midfield.

Why Dewsbury-Hall would be a smart signing

This season, Abdoulaye Doucoure has frequently played in Everton’s attacking midfield role, making 22 appearances.

While the 32-year-old offers a strong physical presence, his contributions in the final third have been limited, with just one goal and no assists.

Everton have lacked creativity behind the striker, aside from Ndiaye, and addressing this deficiency could significantly improve their attacking output in the latter half of the campaign.

Dewsbury-Hall could be the solution. Known for his industrious nature—praised by former manager Brendan Rodgers—the midfielder combines work rate with an attacking threat.

His style aligns with Moyes’ off-ball principles while adding creativity to the team’s frontline.

When comparing Doucoure and Dewsbury-Hall’s performances this season, Doucoure leads in tackles and interceptions.

However, Dewsbury-Hall still averages 1.50 tackles and interceptions per 90 minutes, a solid figure for an attacking midfielder.

More importantly, Dewsbury-Hall provides superior creativity. He averages 1.33 key passes and two shot-creating actions per 90, making him a significant upgrade in the attacking phase.

Additionally, he contributes to the build-up, dropping deep to progress the play through passing and carries while also arriving in the box to add goalscoring potential.

By signing Dewsbury-Hall, Everton could integrate a dynamic, hard-working attacking midfielder into their system.

His presence would complement Ndiaye, alleviating the creative burden on the Senegalese forward and potentially making him even more effective in the final third.

This strategic addition could help Moyes steer Everton toward a more secure position in the league and provide the attacking impetus needed to push further up the table.