“Sky Sports Pundit’s SHOCKING Everton Transfer Bombshell Will Leave You Speechless!”
Everton Announce Mass First-Team Departures as Contracts Expire
Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Abdoulaye Doucoure, and Ashley Young are among several players who have now become free agents following the expiration of their contracts at Everton.
The club has yet to make a signing this summer, and while the departure of numerous experienced figures may raise eyebrows, it also opens the door for a long-overdue squad overhaul.
Nevertheless, such a significant clear-out in a single window comes with inherent risks—something that is now drawing increased scrutiny.
Concerns Raised Over Everton’s Player Exodus
David Moyes has had a positive return to Goodison Park so far, but the real test lies ahead. The upcoming weeks will see him attempt to piece together a revamped squad following a mass exodus of players.
In addition to those leaving on free transfers, several loan players have returned to their parent clubs, leaving Everton’s squad depleted.
Carlos Alcaraz has been signed permanently after his loan stint, but further reinforcements are crucial before pre-season begins.
Sky Sports pundit Dougie Critchley has voiced his concern over the situation, highlighting the number of departures and looming contract expirations.
He noted that James Garner, James Tarkowski, and Vitaliy Mykolenko all have deals ending in 2026.
“Think your club has a challenging summer ahead?” Critchley posted on X (1 July). “Spare a thought for Everton… Doucoure, Young, Virginia, Begovic, Holgate, and Maupay have all left.
“Harrison, Lindstrom, Mangala, and Broja have returned to their parent clubs. Calvert-Lewin is out, and Michael Keane could be next. They’re working on Branthwaite and Gueye too.”
He added: “Garner, Tarkowski, and Mykolenko’s deals expire in 2026. That’s a heavy workload for Moyes and the new owners.”
A Chance to Reset
Despite the risks, many believe that Everton have long needed a reset. If the club can now execute their transfer strategy properly, this could mark a turning point after several seasons of underperformance.
With The Friedkin Group now in charge and fans fully behind Moyes, there’s cautious optimism.
Clearing out aging or underperforming players and reinvesting smartly could position Everton for a fresh start—especially as they prepare for their move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
While bold, this could prove to be the most decisive move Everton make this summer.
