This summer is a pivotal one for Everton football club if they are to progress to the next level under David Moyes, after the Scotsman secured their Premier League status for another season.
The 62-year-old, who took the reins from Sean Dyche back in January, has lost just three league games out of the 15 he’s been in charge, steering them clear of any looming relegation threat.
He will lead the side into a new era, with the Toffees leaving Goodison Park at the end of the season and making the switch to the Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
With a historic event taking place over the next couple of months, the hierarchy will want to back the manager to allow him to be a success and make their first year at their new home one to remember.
The transfer window is rapidly approaching, with groundwork already being laid behind the scenes to provide Moyes with the ammunition needed in the market this summer.
The latest on Everton’s hunt for new signings this summer
Given the relegation battle has already been sorted within the Premier League, Everton have already taken advantage by plotting a move for Ipswich Town star Omari Hutchinson.
It was claimed last week that the 21-year-old has a £35m release clause in his deal with the Tractor Boys, leading to rumours over a potential switch to Merseyside.
However, he’s not the only player on their radar, with Leeds United’s out-of-contract left-back Junior Firpo emerging as a potential addition, according to TBR.
Their report claims that the Toffees have already been in contact with the 28-year-old’s representatives over a switch to join the club, with his current deal having just six months remaining.
His tally of four goals and ten assists in the Championship has caught the eye of multiple sides, which could see any move for the Dominican international bolster Moyes’ side in various key areas.
Why Everton’s transfer target would be perfect for Delap
Alongside Hutchinson, Liam Delap is another Ipswich talent who’s been on Everton’s radar over a potential switch to join Moyes’ side during the off-season.
The 22-year-old is a man in demand this summer after registering 12 league goals this campaign, despite featuring for a side suffering relegation back to the Championship.
However, the Toffees aren’t alone in their pursuit of the talisman, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool just three other sides credited with an interest in his signature.
He would be a superb addition for any side given his goalscoring record, but he would also be a bargain given the £30m relegation release clause, which has become active in recent weeks.
Should he complete a move to the blue half of Merseyside, it would be an excellent signing, potentially benefiting the club further should Firpo follow in his footsteps.
The Dominican, who’s been labelled “unbelievable” by journalist Zach Lowy, has starred in the final third, as seen by his tally of 10 assists – handing Delap the opportunity to impress in front of goal and be the club’s leading talisman.
He’s also registered a phenomenal tally of 1.7 chances created per 90, along with 4.1 touches in the opposition box per 90 – further showcasing his talents when driving forward up the pitch.
Games played
32
Goals & assists
14
Pass accuracy
83%
Chances created
1.7
Touches in opposition box
4.1
Duels won
6.3
Tackle success rate
52%
However, Firpo has been just as impressive at the back, winning 6.3 duels per 90, but also winning 52% of the tackles he’s entered – undoubtedly improving the Toffees’ situation at both ends of the field.
Whilst the competition for the left-back is huge this summer, he’s proven that he has all the tools to be successful for Moyes’ men, offering needed depth and quality in such a department.
The move to the new stadium is a fresh start that has been desperately needed in recent years, with Firpo able to play a huge part along with Delap in making it a campaign to remember should they both make the switch to Merseyside this summer.
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