“SHOCKING TWIST: £34M Defender DITCHES Everton for JAW-DROPPING Saudi Millions!”

Everton have comfortably avoided relegation this season, largely thanks to the return of David Moyes, who made an immediate and positive impact after replacing Sean Dyche in January.

Dyche, who felt he had taken the team as far as he could, stepped aside to make way for Moyes’ second stint in charge of the Toffees.

With the club now safe, attention has turned to building for next season. A significant squad overhaul is expected, with several players set to leave and new arrivals anticipated.

One area Moyes is expected to strengthen is the defence, and Everton have recently been linked with Feyenoord’s David Hancko.

However, a recent update suggests that Everton’s hopes of signing Hancko may now be fading.

According to Foot Mercato, Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr have entered the race for the Slovakian defender.

While Feyenoord have resisted previous interest from clubs like Newcastle, Atlético Madrid, and Juventus, Al-Nassr’s financial strength could make this a different scenario.

Although no official bid has been made yet, Feyenoord are reportedly valuing Hancko at around £34 million.

More notably, Al-Nassr have already offered the player a five-year deal, and it appears Hancko is open to the move.

In recent years, Al-Nassr have successfully lured several high-profile European players, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Aymeric Laporte, Marcelo Brozovic, Otavio, Jhon Duran, and Sadio Mane.

That trend looks set to continue, with Hancko possibly the next to join.

As Hancko looks increasingly unlikely to join Everton, another name has emerged as a possible defensive reinforcement—John Stones.

The Manchester City centre-back is reportedly on Everton’s radar, and a return to Goodison Park could be on the cards.

Moyes was the manager who originally signed Stones from Barnsley for around £3 million back in 2013.

Now 30, Stones has struggled with injuries over recent seasons. Despite this, it’s believed he would consider a return to Everton, provided the club offers him a long-term deal.

However, his injury history may give Everton pause when it comes to committing to such a contract.

With big decisions looming, Moyes and the club are already deep into preparations for a crucial summer ahead.