Finance Expert: Friedkins may encounter increased costs as Everton target Liverpool attacker

David Moyes has effectively secured another Premier League season for Everton, with the club preparing to move to Bramley-Moore Dock under new American ownership.

This move signals the need to avoid yet another relegation battle, prompting the emergence of several new transfer targets as the window approaches.

One of the most intriguing names to surface is Liverpool’s young star, Ben Doak.

However, football finance expert Dan Plumley has stated that a move for the Scotland international would be challenging.

He explained that transferring between rival clubs within the same city, especially with Everton and Liverpool in differing league positions, adds complications to the deal.

Plumley noted that while Liverpool may not view the potential transfer as a direct threat, they could still increase the asking price, capitalizing on the rivalry.

He also highlighted the difficulties for Doak in making such a move, which could result in a higher price tag.

Ahead of the transfer window, a clear trend is forming, with Everton and Moyes linked to some of the most promising young talents in British football.

Alongside Doak, Sunderland’s Chris Rigg is reportedly on the club’s radar.

This shift towards targeting up-and-coming players marks a departure from Everton’s previous strategy of signing more experienced names.

With Abdoulaye Doucoure expected to leave at the end of the season, the club could be entering a new era.

While Doak remains an interesting prospect, the key question is whether Liverpool will agree to sell.

If they do, the Friedkins may need to pay a premium, given the added complexities of the cross-town transfer.