Report: David Moyes Targets Two Premier League Stars for Everton as Friedkin Group Plan Ambitious Summer
David Moyes Has Engineered a Remarkable Everton Revival
Everton secured a crucial 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday, pushing them 18 points clear of the relegation zone.
The result puts the Toffees within touching distance of Premier League safety.
Manager David Moyes, who has consistently emphasized the need to secure survival before shifting focus to next season, acknowledged that the topic may soon be irrelevant.
After weeks of reiterating the same message to the media, Moyes joked, “I haven’t got much longer to keep saying it—we’re still not mathematically safe, but we’re nearly there. Hopefully, I can drop that line soon.”
With safety nearly assured, attention can now turn toward rebuilding for the upcoming campaign.
The summer transfer window promises to be an active one, with the Friedkin Group reportedly backing Moyes with a significant budget.
Their ambition is clear: guide Everton back to European competition.
Moyes and his recruitment staff have already begun outlining targets for the summer.
According to Alan Nixon on Patreon, two players high on the manager’s wishlist are Liam Delap and Ben Doak.
Delap, currently shining at Ipswich Town, has attracted attention from top clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea.
Everton have joined the race for the promising striker, who has a £30 million release clause in his contract—a figure that will activate if Ipswich are relegated, which now appears likely.
Meanwhile, talks are already underway regarding Liverpool winger Ben Doak.
The young Scot has been impressive during his loan spell with Middlesbrough and is considered a top target to boost Everton’s attacking options.
Acquiring both Delap and Doak, however, will not be a cheap endeavor.
With each expected to cost around £30 million, a combined deal would total £60 million—a considerable outlay for a club that typically spends more cautiously.
In addition to those two, Moyes is also eyeing a move for Burnley defender Maxime Estève.
His transfer would require another investment exceeding £30 million, potentially pushing Everton’s spending toward the £90 million mark.
Given those figures, Everton may need to offload at least one key player to fund the incoming trio.
Balancing the books while reinforcing the squad will be critical as the club aims to re-establish itself among the Premier League’s top sides next season.
