David Moyes to Leverage TFG’s Resources Following Short-Term Transfer Approach – Report

At the start of the 2024/25 season, uncertainty loomed over Everton as Farhad Moshiri struggled to find a buyer for his stake in the club.

Fans were left wondering about the club’s future, with financial difficulties and ownership concerns casting a shadow over Goodison Park.

However, the atmosphere shifted when the Friedkin Group entered the takeover talks. Their involvement brought renewed optimism to Everton supporters, offering hope for stability and progress.

While the winter transfer window didn’t see major reinforcements, there’s a sense that Everton is heading towards a stronger finish than when the season began, especially with David Moyes leading the team.

Since Moyes took charge, Everton has transformed from a side struggling to find the back of the net into one capable of scoring four goals against a relegation rival.

His influence has been evident, and the team looks far more competitive than they did under previous management.

Carlos Alcaraz Signing Provides Short-Term Boost

Although the Friedkin Group’s ownership tenure has been brief, their impact is already noticeable.

Everton’s squad is in dire need of a major overhaul, with reinforcements required in multiple positions.

However, due to past Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) issues, the club has had to be selective in the market, prioritizing specific targets.

This is why Liverpool ECHO journalist Joe Thomas describes the signing of Carlos Alcaraz as a “short-term” solution aimed at helping Everton maintain their Premier League status.

“In the short term, there is hope that Alcaraz will be enough to help a small but battle-hardened squad continue to pull away from trouble,” Thomas wrote on the newspaper’s website (7 February).

He further explained that if Everton successfully avoids relegation, the summer could mark a significant turning point.

With the new financial year beginning on July 1, Moyes would finally have access to the Friedkin Group’s financial backing to rebuild the squad.

“The increased revenue offered by the new stadium and the boosted commercial deals linked to it should also make spending money on the squad sustainable, so long as it is sensible,” Thomas added.

The Friedkin Group Must Make Smart Transfer Decisions

While some fans may have been disappointed by Alcaraz being the only major winter signing, it indicates that the Friedkin Group is being cautious with its spending.

This approach is a stark contrast to Moshiri’s tenure, where reckless spending led to severe PSR troubles.

Moshiri’s financial mismanagement put Everton in a precarious position, and the club had to make difficult decisions, including selling key players such as Ben Godfrey and Amadou Onana.

However, selling players at a profit and securing cheaper, better replacements is a strategy that all clubs should adopt to ensure long-term success.

If Everton is to return to the heights they once reached under Moyes, they must continue to make smart, calculated transfer decisions rather than indulging in excessive spending.

With the Friedkin Group at the helm, there is hope that the club will finally be managed with financial discipline, allowing them to build a competitive squad in a sustainable manner.

The upcoming summer transfer window will be crucial.

If Moyes is given the right resources and makes astute signings, Everton could finally move past their recent struggles and begin a new chapter—one that prioritizes stability, smart investments, and a return to competitive football.