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Everton are set to lose a number of players as free agents at the end of the month.

David Moyes has seen some big holes open up in his squad as the Toffees have allowed numerous players to let their contracts run out.

There are a number of players who Everton could look to bring in themselves on a free to add to their own squad.

It is proving to be a difficult market to operate in for the Blues, with a lot of their targets also being eyed by other Premier League clubs.

Everton hope their new stadium will attract new players this summer, which could provide them with an advantage over some of their rivals.

However, the Friedkins find themselves competing with some of the top sides in the Premier League as they aim for big improvements on Merseyside.

There is now one player who Everton are going to have to battle Tottenham Hotspur for over the coming weeks.

Everton to battle Tottenham Hotspur for Kyle Walker-Peters

Since he was appointed in January, Moyes has demanded a new full-back at Everton with his options even more limited now.

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Everton have shown an interest in Kyle Walker-Peters, with the Southampton defender set to leave at the end of his contract.

According to Tottenham reporter Alasdair Gold, Walker-Peters has given his approval of a potential return to his former club.

Spurs need club-trained players to register for their Champions League squad, which would all but guarantee Walker-Peters European participation for the new season.

This is not something Everton could offer the ‘fantastic‘ 28-year-old, but he would arguably have a better opportunity at being a starter on Merseyside.

Everton are also keen to sign Kyle Walker from Manchester City, with his own future up in the air despite having one year remaining on his current deal at the Etihad.

Spurs are keen to explore other options first before making a move for their former player; this has to be the hurry-up Everton need to make their own swoop.

Everton need to be smart in the market

The Friedkins are backing Everton in their first summer at the club as they are aware improvements are needed.

However, the club will still need to be mindful of the constant battle against PSR.

Increased revenue from Everton’s stadium will improve the finances, but the recruitment staff will be keen to make some shrewd signings through the free agent and loan market.

It has to be said Everton’s loan deals did not really pay off last season with the likes of Armando Broja, Jesper Lindstrom and Jack Harrison failing to impress.

But the club have now put together a new-look recruitment room to make some big leaps forward this summer.

Everton are on the lookout for a new winger this summer having seen their options depleted already.

David Moyes is starting this transfer window on the back foot with so many players already departing Merseyside.

There are certainly some players who Everton fans will have no issues with seeing depart the club at the end of their contracts.

Jack Harrison and Jesper Lindstrom left Everton following the conclusion of their loan deals.

These are two attackers who provided the Blues with very little in front of goal and were in need of an upgrade this summer.

However, it has left Moyes’ options extremely stretched, for now.

Everton are interested in Jack Grealish, but the Toffees are going to need more than just one signing to address the wide positions.

Everton eyeing Juventus forward Timothy Weah

For some time now, Everton have held interest in Timothy Weah, with his Juventus future up in the air.

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Attacking options are needed on Merseyside and the Blues have taken the long-term target forward into this summer’s window.

According to Sebastien Denis, Everton have now made inquiries over landing Weah this summer.

However, the Toffees are not the only side looking to land the American international over the coming months.

Tottenham Hotspur have also been credited with interest and two undisclosed clubs are said to also be on the scene.

Juventus were keen to keep Weah around in January, but that may now have changed with the Turin outfit having more time to find a replacement.

Given the way this window is unfolding, Everton will have to be proactive in their interest if they are to land the 25-year-old.

What Neymar once said about Timothy Weah

This is a forward who follows in the footsteps of his legendary father and he has caught the attention of some of the current greats.

In Serie A, Weah returned five goals and three assists from his 30 appearances, with only 18 of those appearances from the starting XI.

But some believe Weah still has the potential to grow, with Neymar previously praising the exciting talent he holds.

“From what I’ve seen of his talent, he has everything to go and become one of the top attacking players in Europe,” said Neymar.

Everton will be keen to get going again in the summer transfer window having only signed Carlos Alcaraz to a permanent deal.

The 2025 summer transfer window may still only be young, but Everton know they have an awful lot of work to complete.

Given the Toffees have seen so many players part ways as their contracts come to an end, it is going to need to be a productive summer for the Friedkins.

David Moyes wants to see a new winger signed and that has been a burning desire since he returned to Merseyside in January.

There have already been a number of names linked with a move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but the Blues are yet to bring in any new faces.

Everton are keen on Jack Grealish but there are a number of obstacles standing in their way.

However, Moyes may have now seen their path to the Manchester City man open up slightly.

Tottenham Hotspur hand Everton Jack Grealish advantage

Arsenal have pulled out of the running for Grealish as the Toffees eye a move this summer for the Englishman.

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But the Friedkins still face financial mountains and competition from some of England’s other top sides.

According to The Telegraph, Tottenham have followed their north London rivals in ending their pursuit of Grealish.

This will come as a welcome boost for the Blues who are now seeing some of their rivals for the 29-year-old’s signature quickly fall out of the running.

It is claimed City are optimistic clubs will make a move to sign the winger permanently, but Everton will be looking to sign Grealish on loan.

The Toffees could offer the forward an opportunity to remain in the north west of England where he has lived for a number of years now.

And Everton are hoping their new stadium can attract big-name players like Grealish who will want to play on the big stage.

Everton could land first big-name signing under the Friedkins

Since the Friedkins took over back in December, it has certainly been a cautious approach to the transfer windows.

The Friedkins are backing Everton this summer financially, but they held off any major signings in January to help their cause against PSR.

But that has left the Toffees with a serious amount of work to do this summer as they need to add quality and quantity to their squad.

Adding a player like Grealish would be a real statement from the club and could open more doors in the market.

It feels like the Friedkins need to land their first big-name signing for Everton to potentially show other players it is a club on the up.

Everton are looking to strengthen in midfield, but Thomas Frank’s move to Tottenham Hotspur could now spoil one potential transfer plan for David Moyes.

Everton are targeting four positions as a priority at the moment – and it is thought a new central midfielder is on the agenda.

David Moyes has already lost Abdoulaye Doucoure on a free transfer.

And while Idrissa Gana Gueye is expected to sign a contract extension, the Senegal international is obviously now in his late thirties and may not play any more seasons with Everton after 2025/26.

It was claimed a couple of months ago that Everton were in the mix to sign Christian Norgaard from Brentford. At the time, his contract was going to run out this summer. But the Denmark international penned a new deal in March.

But one report has now suggested any Everton move for the player might be complicated.

Everton target Christian Norgaard may want Thomas Frank link-up at Tottenham

It has been reported by Caught Offside that Norgaard has now emerged as a target for Tottenham, who are looking to bolster their squad after a shocking Premier League campaign in 2024/25.

Spurs won the Europa League, and therefore sealed Champions League football for 2025/26, but they finished in 17th place in the Premier League table.

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It was an utterly disastrous campaign, which ultimately cost Ange Postecolgou his job.

As a result, they have swooped for Frank, with confirmation of that move expected very soon.

And this could now see Spurs sign Norgaard.

Caught Offside claim Everton are still monitoring Norgaard, but Bournemouth and Fulham are also in the hunt.

But it’s Spurs who are in the driving seat, and they are making a ‘determined effort’ to sign the star.

How much Brentford want for Christian Norgaard

Spurs’ interest in Norgaard makes a move for the midfielder very tricky.

He has been one of Frank’s most trusted players at the Gtech Community Stadium, and the manager will surely be doing all he can to sign him this summer.

It would be a major surprise if Everton signed Norgaard from here. Fans previously backed Everton moving for Norgaard, but it does not seem too likely now.

That said, it’s stated that Brentford are holding out for around £17-20 million for their captain.

Given the player is 31 years of age, that would not really represent great value for Everton, so Moyes may now be keen to look elsewhere.

Everton are looking to make a host of signings this summer to address a number of their needs.

David Moyes was tasked with keeping the Toffees afloat this season after taking on a struggling side from Sean Dyche.

The Friedkins are ready to invest at Everton this summer with a clear need to improve the quality of the squad on Merseyside.

Everton’s summer window has got off to a steady start following the permanent addition of Carlos Alcaraz from Flamengo.

But that is only the start of what will be a busy summer at Finch Farm.

Ahead of the move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium, Everton are looking to add a new winger to Moyes’ squad.

A number of names have already been linked to the Toffees with players already playing in the Premier League an option.

Tottenham make decision on Everton target Manor Solomon’s future

Alongside Richarlison, Everton are interested in signing Manor Solomon from Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

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The winger enjoyed a head-turning campaign with Leeds United in the Championship before returning to north London.

However, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Everton’s hopes of signing Solomon may have just been put on hold.

It is now believed Tottenham are looking to provide Solomon with an opportunity to prove himself again in N17.

The incoming Thomas Frank will provide a fresh outlook on the Spurs squad and Solomon is on course to play for the Lilywhites next season.

Ahead of the summer window opening, it was understood Tottenham were ready to offload Solomon.

But it seems as if the appointment of the Danish manager has put a pause on Everton’s plans to make a move for the 25-year-old.

Everton’s Richarlison hopes also take Tottenham blow

According to sources at Everton News, it is understood Frank will take a look at Richarlison and offer him an opportunity at Tottenham.

The north London side currently have Dominic Solanke as their first-choice striker but Richarlison may suit Frank’s style of play better.

This is something the Dane is going to learn when he gets his players back to Hotspur Way when pre-season begins.

Solomon may not have been the absolute top target on Merseyside, but this marks another option that Angus Kinnear will have to mark off his radar.

Everton fans will be keeping an eye on Richarlison’s future over the coming weeks and months.

After winning the Europa League, Richarlison has now guaranteed the opportunity of playing Champions League football for next season.

Everton are keen to sign Richarlison this summer after another difficult campaign in north London for the Brazilian.

The 27-year-old has now reunited with Carlo Ancelotti in his first Brazil squad as the new manager of the national side.

Adding quality in front of goal is going to be crucial for the Blues this summer following a turbulent season for Everton’s strikers.

The Friedkins are prioritising a new striker in the summer market and there is some interest in bringing Richarlison back to Merseyside.

Following Brazil’s two games, the Spurs forward has now dropped a potential clue on where his future may lie.

Richarlison issues Tottenham message with Everton interested

This was Richarlison’s first call-up to the national side for a considerable period of time after his injury struggles in north London.

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Richarlison thanked Ancelotti for the Brazil call-up ahead of what is going to be a huge season with the World Cup on the horizon.

Speaking to the media after the game, Richarlison admitted he now needs to return to his club and continue improving after a difficult two games for the national side.

‘I know how hard it is to wear this shirt. So, to get here, you have to be good. You have to bring life to the field,’ he said.

‘I don’t think I did well in the two games and I have to try to improve.

‘Now I need to return to the club and work hard to come back here and do my best again.’

Angus Kinnear has a good relationship with Daniel Levy, but it could be difficult to prise the forward away from the stage that the Champions League offers.

Richarlison needs regular first-team football if he is to play in the World Cup next year, and a move to Everton could offer him exactly that.

Richarlison needs to make a smart decision this summer

The Friedkins are keen to make a statement signing this summer ahead of the move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Bringing Richarlison back to Merseyside is certainly something which could appeal to some of the fans at Everton.

There will be some concerned by his recent injury record since departing the Toffees for Spurs back in 2022.

But he has shown his quality having played a big role in the final which saw Tottenham end their trophy drought.

Tottenham Hotspur are set to appoint Thomas Frank as their new manager following Ange Postecoglou’s sacking.

Despite beating Manchester United to win the Europa League last month, Daniel Levy decided to part ways with Postecoglou.

The North Londoners have identified Brentford’s Frank as the man they want, and an announcement is expected imminently.

But, why is that managerial change good news for Everton?

Ange Postecoglou was the one pushing Tottenham to sign Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite

Jarrad Branthwaite has been heavily linked with an exit in recent months, with doubts over his future first emerging after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s England squad.

It was reported at the time that Branthwaite felt he may need to leave Everton for a Champions League club to ensure his spot at the World Cup next summer.

Manchester United’s interest is well documented, and Tottenham Hotspur have been showing an interest in Branthwaite recently.

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There is an understanding that Ange Postecoglou was behind Spurs’ interest and has been for the last 12 months or so.

His departure could result in interest being cooled, leaving Everton better placed to fend off suitors and tie him down to a new contract.

Moyes wants to build the team around Branthwaite

Moyes wants to build the team around Branthwaite next season, indicating that the Friedkin Group are unlikely to sanction his sale.

It would certainly have to be a world-record fee for a defender to tempt Everton, and given Man United’s PSR constraints, that seems off the table for them.

Chelsea have been linked with Branthwaite, too, but the West Londoners also have their eye on Southampton’s Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Leicester City’s Ben Nelson, who Enzo Maresca has previously worked with.

Plus, it’s understood that the 22-year-old is happy on Merseyside and the football club is very much on the up under the Friedkins’ stewardship.

Everton are keen on signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Yves Bissouma in the summer transfer window as David Moyes looks to improve his squad.

The Scot is eager to add more bodies to an Everton squad that is set to lose several players in the next month, including two midfielders.

Abdoulaye Doucoure has confirmed his Everton departure, while Orel Mangala will return to his parent club after spending the season on loan.

David Moyes has now turned his attention to Yves Bissouma, who he is believed to be very interested in. However, Moyes must act fast as it was reported that Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce have made an offer for Bissouma, which is believed to be a loan deal with a buy option in 2026.

Everton fans are eager to sign Bissouma, a clear message to Moyes that he is the right person to replace the likes of Doucoure and Mangala.

With the 28-year-old on Everton’s radar, who are the winners and losers if the deal goes through?

David Moyes – Winner

Eager to improve multiple positions in his squad, Moyes will be delighted if he can get Bissouma through the door.

There is no reported price tag at the moment, but Bissouma will surely be affordable this summer, another bonus for Moyes.

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Everton have as much as £100m to spend this summer meaning they should be able to improve all the positions they need, especially if they can get Bissouma on a cut-price deal.

Additionally, Bissouma is a perfect replacement for both Mangala and Doucoure and his wages should also be on the lower end, having earned £55,000-a-week at Tottenham according to Capology.

James Garner – Loser

In the 2024/25 campaign, James Garner was limited to 21 Premier League appearances, with less than half of them being in the starting XI.

The 24-year-old has shown his quality under Moyes, but the signing of Bissouma would only make him fall further down the pecking order.

Moyes has been frustrated with Garner this season having been seen looking visibly furious on the touchline whenever the midfielder has made a mistake during a game.

Garner should be worried by Everton’s Bissouma links as it puts his future at the club in serious doubt. The Englishman seems content playing as a squad player for now, but there is no knowing whether that will be the same next season.

Idrissa Gana Gueye – Winner

At 35, Idrissa Gana Gueye is ready to slow down and become more of a utility player where required.

Although he is out of contract in the summer, there are rumours that Gueye has signed a new deal with Everton, keeping him on Merseyside for at least another year.

Signing Bissouma allows Gueye to become more of a utility player who can come on to change a game or provide more energy to the defence if Everton are holding onto a lead.

Additionally, Bissouma would be able to do a lot of the running for Everton, saving Gueye’s legs if he were to start.

With Gueye expected to stay at Everton, Bissouma joining would mean there is more depth in midfield in case anyone else gets injured.

Matt O’Riley – Loser

While not an Everton player, the Toffees are believed to be interested in bringing the midfielder to the Hill Dickinson Stadium this summer.

Everton fans are keen to sign Matt O’Riley, but it may be a case of too many cooks if they were to sign him and Bissouma.

After Carlos Alcaraz signed for Everton permanently, another two midfielders would make the position overcrowded and surely leave some players unhappy.

Everton have been making contact with a number of clubs both domestically and overseas with the summer transfer window now officially open.

The Toffees are trying to sign Manchester City defender John Stones and we understand the 31-year-old is keen on a return to Merseyside.

David Moyes is also eyeing Sunderland’s Trai Hume, with the squad in need of another full-back following Ashley Young’s exit.

Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison continues to be linked with a return to Goodison Park, however, that deal looks off the table at present.

Now, it’s just surfaced that Spurs could hijack a deal to sign one of Everton’s rumoured targets.

Tottenham Hotspur confident they can sign Everton target Angel Gomes

Everton have been tracking Lille and England midfielder Angel Gomes for some time, dating back to the winter transfer window.

The 24-year-old is considered ‘one of the best’ midfielders in Europe, according to French football expert Julien Laurens (per BBC Sport).

It was recently reported that Moyes was preparing a contract offer to Gomes after he confirmed he would be leaving Lille at the end of the season.

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The former Manchester United wonderkid is set to become a free agent, and it appeared as though the Toffees were well placed to land his signature.

However, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, Tottenham have now ‘grown in confidence’ that they can get a deal done to sign Angel Gomes.

“Gomes is another possibility, and Tottenham have made an offer,” Jacobs revealed.

“What I’ve heard in the last kind of 48 hours is that Tottenham have grown in confidence that their offer might be accepted.”

Everton could turn their focus to Mohamed Diomande

With Spurs now advancing their interest in Gomes and submitting a contract offer, it looks like Everton are set to miss out and will have to look elsewhere.

Moyes could turn his attention to Rangers’ Mohamed Diomande, who has enjoyed a productive season in Scotland.

The 23-year-old has registered 15 goal contributions from midfield and can operate in a number of different positions.

The Gers are desperate to retain Diomande’s signature and would command a sizable fee if they were to sanction his sale, having paid around £4m last summer.

Everton have been informed of something costly regarding Jarrad Branthwaite after interest from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

The Toffees are very keen on keeping their star defender, who has attracted interest from throughout the Premier League after putting in brilliant performances over the last two years.

Jarrad Branthwaite could leave Everton this summer for a gargantuan transfer fee after it was revealed that both Chelsea and Tottenham are interested in him. Things look to be moving quickly over a deal as well, with Everton being contacted by Chelsea over Branthwaite before the transfer window opens.

The belief is that Everton are not interested in selling Branthwaite and are keen on tying him down to a new deal this summer to deter any interested parties.

Moyes said Everton hold the cards on Branthwaite’s future, but a new transfer report has stated that one thing that could see the 22-year-old leave Merseyside this summer.

Reports have stated that Branthwaite is happy at Everton and is not actively looking to move on from the club this summer, despite all of the interest.

Moyes wants to build a team around Branthwaite, with the defender a leading candidate to be Everton’s long-term option at centre-back.

However, according to the Liverpool Echo, an offer of Champions League football could hold an appeal for Branthwaite, but only if Everton are offered a deal they deemed to be “serious”.

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The report adds that England head coach Thomas Tuchel is yet to select Branthwaite in any of his squads since becoming manager. A move to a Champions League club may be the only option for him if he wants a chance of playing in next year’s World Cup.

Everton could replace Jarrad Branthwaite with John Stones

If Branthwaite is to stay at Everton this summer, there will be an expectation of contract talks reflecting how the club value him.

While his exit looks unlikely, Everton seem to already know whom they want to replace Branthwaite with this summer.

Everton are linked with John Stones, who is in need of game time after being frozen out by Pep Guardiola this season.

Upon hearing the news, Everton fans were eager to see Stones return, with some even believing he is still world-class.