Everton ‘ruthless’ in summer overhaul as ‘surprise’ transfer targets emerge

Everton are poised for a summer of change as they prepare for their first big transfer window under The Friedkin Group.

There is a lot to be excited about as an Everton fan with the Toffees set to begin a whole new era at the Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season.

The Friedkins have steadied the ship in terms of the finances, while David Moyes has steered the Goodison Park outfit away from the relegation zone since replacing Sean Dyche in January.

It appears Moyes has big plans for next season as the Scottish tactician looks to end Everton’s run as relegation-battlers.

Everton departures set to hit double figures

Everton have 13 players whose contracts expire at the end of the season, and as many as 10 of them will not be at the club next term, according to The i.

The newspaper reported via their website on Tuesday (25 March) that the departures at the Merseyside-based club are set to hit double figures this summer.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is among those headed towards the exit door as the Toffees are likely to be ‘ruthless’ in making decisions regarding players’ contracts.

Abdoulaye Doucoure may well be on his way out of Everton after it emerged that they have decided against triggering the one-year extension in his deal.

However, Moyes’ side are firm on their £80million asking price for Jarrad Branthwaite as they look to keep him at the club beyond the summer despite interest from Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham.

He is one of the players the Scot is aiming to build his team around, and Everton are considering offering him a new contract, although talks are yet to start.

Moyes eyes surprise signings

With at least 10 players tipped to leave, Everton are primed for a major overhaul under the supervision of Moyes and Angus Kinnear this summer.

This means there will be several incoming at the Merseyside-based club, with Carlos Alcaraz in line to join them permanently once he makes five more appearances.

Furthermore, gone are the days when the Blues looked for bargain buys, as they are said to be ‘prowling around players that would surprise you’.

This comes amid news that Moyes is aiming to take Everton towards the European places next season, as opposed to battling relegation like they have done in recent campaigns.