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The curtain was drawn on the 2024/25 campaign on Sunday and Everton signed off in style.

David Moyes led his men to victory against Newcastle United as they almost spoiled the Champions League party.

But for Everton, the Toffees were signing off a strong second half of the campaign with three big points against a top side.

The Friedkins are ready to back Moyes in the transfer market after his turnaround on Merseyside since being appointed in January.

With the move to the new stadium over the coming months, the new owners will be keen to add a statement signing over the summer.

Everton have shown interest in Richarlison and the Brazilian’s end-of-season message speaks volumes for his Tottenham Hotspur future.

Richarlison issues Everton transfer clue in Tottenham message

Everton are prioritising a new striker signing in the summer with issues needing to be resolved in front of goal.

And a return for their former hero, Richarlison, has been strongly suggested as his time in north London could be coming to an end.

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However, his message to Spurs fans following their final game against Brighton & Hove Albion may have spoken volumes on his future.

“Finally, to somehow repay the affection I have received over the last few years from Spurs fans and all those who support me,” he said in what was a long message to the fans.

“Thank you to everyone who was by my side and took part in this special moment, always believing in me and encouraging me even in the most difficult moments. Thank you to Tottenham – the board, players, coaching staff, employees – and to my entire staff – for having achieved this together!”

But perhaps the most interesting line was how he signed off, by saying: “And let’s go for more!”

A lot of Everton fans are worried about Richarlison’s injury worries which have plagued the forward since he departed Merseyside.

But it would seem – from his message – that he is keen to stick around in north London to strive for more silverware.

Tottenham’s Europa League triumph may have ended Richarlison hopes

It was always going to be a potential transfer which would go down mixed with the Everton fans, but Wednesday night may have proved pivotal in Richarlison’s future.

The Friedkins are keen to bring Richarlison to Everton over the summer as they know what he means to the fans.

Tottenham started the Brazilian in Bilbao as they played in a European final.

Unfortunately, Everton are not quite able to offer this just yet despite the big ambitions of the Friedkins.

Tottenham will be playing Champions League football next season as a result of their Europa League win and Richarlison may certainly find that hard to give up.

But if there is one club he could give it up for many would feel that would be Everton.

Everton have already seen one of their midfielders announce his summer exit with Abdoulaye Doucoure departing.

The Mali midfielder is just one of the players who will be leaving Everton at the end of his contract.

And there could be more with David Moyes admitting more contract answers will be shared on Monday after the final game of the season.

Everton are looking to sign a new midfielder this summer regardless of what happens on the contract front.

It has been an area which has also caused issues for the Toffees this season because of injury issues to the likes of Orel Mangala.

With the transfer window opening in a matter of days, Everton are now expecting the decision from one of their targets sooner rather than later.

Everton set to learn Angel Gomes’ transfer decision

As Angus Kinnear and the recruitment staff eye midfield targets, Everton are showing an interest in Angel Gomes who has been hailed ‘excellent’.

The Toffees are competing against the likes of Tottenham Hotspur for the England international.

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According to GiveMeSport, the newly-crowned Europa League champions are confident they will win the race to sign the Lille midfielder.

A decision is expected to be revealed soon as Gomes is set to become a free agent.

Both sides have been chasing Gomes since January, but Spurs can now offer Champions League football which could well provide them with the advantage over the likes of Everton.

Gomes announced he will leave Lille recently as a return to his homeland seems a real possibility over the coming weeks.

Although Everton have money to spend this summer, adding players on a free could prove a really smart move from the Friedkins.

Everton fans will want a new midfielder signed

Idrissa Gana Gueye is yet to sign a new Everton contract which will certainly concern a number of Everton fans.

Gueye has been praised throughout the season for his efforts as a constant figure in the Everton midfield.

The same cannot be said for some of his partners.

Everton fans have criticised James Garner who has filled in for the injured Mangala.

Numbers are needed this summer on Merseyside to bolster the squad depth, but midfield is a position where Everton also need to add some real quality.

Everton are looking to take some considerable steps forward in the summer transfer window with some big signings.

The Toffees are ending the 2024/25 campaign with a trip to Newcastle United and 13th place in the table already secured.

David Moyes has been able to secure Premier League survival after an impressive turn of form since his arrival in January.

This summer is going to see Moyes provided the financial backing of the Friedkins who will be looking to bring major improvements to their squad.

Everton will be looking to address numerous positions with several players set to depart Merseyside over the coming weeks.

However, the Blues will be competing against some of their Premier League rivals with a list of targets being shared by clubs across the league.

Everton and Tottenham battling for Koni de Winter

With a new defender on the radar for the Toffees, Everton have identified Koni de Winter as a target.

But he is also on the radar of the newly-crowned Europa League champions Tottenham Hotspur who need to improve considerably on this season’s showing.

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According to La Repubblica, Tottenham have now put forward a €24m (£20m) offer to Genoa for their centre-back.

The lure of playing Champions League football with Spurs could cause Everton with some issues in their battle for the defender.

And it is not like a move to Merseyside would come with the guarantee of playing regular minutes given the partnership formed between James Tarkowski and Jarrad Branthwaite.

Everton are keen to sign a new defender this summer with the future of Michael Keane still hanging in the balance.

Although the Toffees can boast a solid starting pairing, their injury issues demonstrate the need to bolster their squad options.

Koni de Winter idolises former Everton striker Romelu Lukaku

The Belgian has enjoyed a solid season in Serie A with Genoa where he has even been able to net three goals in his 24 league appearances.

He may be a defender, but the 22-year-old does idolise the former Everton striker Romelu Lukaku for the career he has had representing Belgium.

“In Belgium, we are not a lot of people but the careers of Lukaku and Hazard and these guys… how big stars they became. it’s really nice. I think it’s special if you have this magnitude coming from Belgium,” he told the Mirror.

There are still a number of weeks until the summer window does open, but the Lilywhites are clearly looking to land an advantage in the race for De Winter.

Manchester United face Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Europa League final tonight.

Both teams have endured incredibly difficult seasons as they reside in 16th and 17th place, quite remarkably.

Ruben Amorim and Ange Postecoglou are under pressure to deliver the trophy this evening, otherwise their futures at the clubs remain in doubt, particularly for the latter.

It’ll be one of the most watched games of the season, but for Everton and David Moyes, they’ll be keeping an extra close eye.

Here’s why.

Why Everton chiefs will be watching Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur with interest

The winner of tonight’s Europa League final will automatically qualify for next season’s Champions League campaign.

That will be transformative for the club’s finances, as it’ll significantly increase their budget for the fast-approaching summer transfer window.

To put it into perspective, the share for Champions League clubs is around £2bn, compared to the Europa League, which is £467m, according to TNT Sports.

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So there’s a lot at stake tonight and from an Everton perspective, the result could have a big impact on Jarrad Branthwaite’s future.

Manchester United are desperate to sign Branthwaite and have already made multiple bids to land his signature.

The Toffees, however, are demanding £80m to sanction his sale, so that fee will likely be unattainable for Man United if they lose this evening and miss out on the UCL payout.

For that reason, Moyes and his chiefs may actually be rooting for Spurs to win.

The Friedkin Group want to tie Jarrad Branthwaite down to new deal

Branthwaite’s contract expires in two years time, so Everton aren’t in the best position to retain his signature.

After completing a 100-day audit of the club, one of the first things the Friedkin Group set out to do was extend Branthwaite’s deal.

So far, from what we understand, there has been no progress made on that front and there is still doubt around what he wants to do.

After being snubbed by new England boss Thomas Tuchel in March, there were suggestions that Branthwaite felt he had to leave the Toffees to get into the squad ahead of the World Cup next year.

A telling summer awaits Branthwaite and Everton.

A new striker is high up on the agenda for Everton in this summer’s transfer window.

David Moyes has returned to Merseyside at a time when the club is undergoing major change both on and off the pitch.

He will get a helping hand in the market as Angus Kinnear has now started his Everton role as the new CEO.

The Friedkins have completely overhauled Everton’s recruitment structure as they move away from the single director of football model.

Everton will be prioritising a new striker signing when the window does open following a turbulent season in that position.

As the Blues look to bolster their attacking options, Everton are now believed to have lined up an offer for a striker from the continent.

Everton lining up bid for Ajax striker Brian Brobbey

Back in January, Everton showed an interest in Brian Brobbey who looked set to potentially depart Ajax.

Their interest in the Dutch striker has carried over into the summer window as they continue to eye attacking reinforcements.

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According to Mundo Deportivo, Everton are now lining up their opening bid of €40m (£34m) for Brobbey ahead of the market opening.

It is not just the Toffees who are showing an interest in the 23-year-old, with the following sides credited in the report:

But it’s the Merseyside club who are claimed to be showing the most interest out of the Premier League trio.

This suggestion comes as Beto receives interest from Besiktas with talks believed to have been opened with his agent.

Beto has been Everton’s top striker this season, but there could be huge change sanctioned ahead of the new campaign starting.

Brobbey has been likened to Romelu Lukaku

Everton have struggled to find any consistency in recent years when it comes to their strikers.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is expected to have a contract offer on the table for him at Everton, but it is unknown whether he will ink the deal.

Fans would surely love to see a player of the quality of Romelu Lukaku return to Goodison Park under their new ownership.

The report from Spain likens the 23-year-old to the Belgian through his physical nature of his game.

Everton are now just two games away from shifting their focus fully onto the summer transfer window.

It has been a long season for Everton who are looking to send Goodison Park off on a high on the weekend against Southampton.

David Moyes has worked his magic on the squad which he inherited back in January from the previous regime.

However, a lot of work needs to be done to take the quality of the squad to a new level this summer.

Everton have a significant transfer budget set for the first time in a long while following the Friedkins’ takeover back in December.

Numerous players are still on course to leave Everton this summer with no new contract having been announced.

After meeting with the recruitment chiefs, Everton are looking to sign a new midfielder and there is one who they could now make a real push for.

Everton plotting move for Angel Gomes

Idrissa Gana Gueye is still yet to sign a new Everton contract and Abdoulaye Doucoure remains another potential departure.

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Big changes could be set for the Toffees this summer but Everton are showing interest in Angel Gomes.

According to GiveMeSport, the Toffees are now preparing their move for the free agent who is eyeing a return to England.

It is not just the Blues who are in the race to land the England international, though.

Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are both keen to sign Gomes who is set to leave Lille this summer at the end of his deal.

The report even claims Moyes has approved the possible move for Gomes with the Scot a big admirer of the 24-year-old.

Gomes is demanding more than £100k-per-week to make a move this summer as he will not require a transfer fee.

Everton do already pay some of their players more than that figure, but it would be right at the top end of their budget.

Everton must go all out for Angel Gomes

This could be a real coup for Everton if they were able to land the England international.

James Garner has come under criticism in recent months from some Everton fans who feel there is a clear upgrade needed in that position.

Gomes could be that player with the midfielder able to boast plenty of experience despite still having age on his side.

Speaking about the midfielder, former Everton man Lee Carsley had a lot of praise to lavish on the 24-year-old.

“Technically and tactically he is excellent and he’s a player people are going to be really excited to see,” he said whilst acting as the England interim manager.

This is a player who could help elevate the Everton midfield, but they are going to have to beat some serious competition to his signature.

Everton are in the market to bring Richarlison back to Merseyside from Tottenham Hotspur.

It has now been three years since Richarlison made the move down to north London and it is not one that has really paid off.

Sky Sports have claimed Everton are keen to sign Richarlison this summer but a loan deal could be their best option.

David Moyes and the Friedkins hold some concerns over the striker’s fitness record which has been dreadful since joining Spurs.

However, the former Everton man was in action on Thursday night as his return from injury is managed by Ange Postecoglou.

Spurs have endured a shocking season but have just booked their ticket to the Europa League final and Richarlison’s celebrations spoke volumes.

How Richarlison celebrated Tottenham’s Europa League win

Richarlison has been posting on social media about Everton recently which has certainly added fuel to the fire when it comes to his future.

But Thursday night was one for celebration as Spurs look to end their 17-year trophy drought.

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Having played 60 minutes of the game in Norway, Richarlison was front and centre as the players celebrated the victory with the 400 travelling fans.

The Brazilian was spotted grabbing a Spurs scarf and holding it above his head as he celebrated with the small away section.

Some Everton fans are keen to re-sign Richarlison this summer as they know just how deep his connection with the club is.

However, the scenes on Thursday night showed he has not quite chucked in the towel with Spurs just yet.

It has been a terrible season for the Lilywhites, but Richarlison has the opportunity to make history by earning them a third European trophy this season.

Richarlison could become a Tottenham hero

Everton are prioritising a striker in the summer transfer window and it is apparent they want to bring back the 27-year-old.

But Spurs reaching the final does add an interesting twist on his future plans.

Richarlison played 60 minutes against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday night and he started the first leg of their semi-final.

Clearly, Ange Postecoglou is trying to integrate him back into the starting XI ahead of the final.

It will be interesting to see how a possible triumph in Bilbao against Manchester United could affect Richarlison’s future.

Everton are one of the clubs who are being heavily linked with Tottenham Hotspur’s Richarlison.

David Moyes is going to need some exciting signings over the summer as the club make their historic move to Bramley-Moore Dock.

It has become apparent over recent weeks that Everton are in need of some attacking additions to provide a more consistent stream of goals.

The Friedkins are prioritising a new striker for Everton in the summer transfer window.

This comes at a time when Everton’s strikers are facing an uncertain future of their own due to contracts ending and interest from other teams.

With this in mind, Everton are showing an interest in Richarlison in what would be a blockbuster return.

It has been suggested Leeds United are also keen on Richarlison ahead of the summer as they prepare for their return to the big time.

But the Toffees will surely hold the advantage over the Whites as they could offer Richarlison a return to Merseyside.

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According to Sky Sports, Everton are definitely interested in the Brazilian.

It has been claimed a deal could be sought after this summer with Everton potentially even seeking a loan move for their former player.

The Toffees let Richarlison leave in 2022 for Tottenham Hotspur but injuries have plagued his career in north London.

That is why a loan move could be the priority for Everton.

It has been suggested Richarlison is keen to return to Everton when the window opens as he looks for regular game time.

A move this summer would make a lot of sense for the 27-year-old with the 2026 World Cup on the horizon.

Richarlison loan move would make perfect sense for Everton

The Friedkins are keen to re-sign Richarlison as they are aware of what he could offer to the club for next season.

Having the boost of the Brazilian back on Merseyside could be the perfect addition to get the fans even more excited for the 2025/26 term.

However, Everton have to be careful in not thinking solely with their heart on this one.

Richarlison has experienced plenty of issues during his time at Spurs when it comes to injuries.

It has been claimed Tottenham would sell Richarlison for £40m.

That is a lot of money for a player who has barely played for three years due to his dismal injury record.

A loan move could be the right decision here.

Everton still have a number of appointments to make to their newly-structured recruitment setup.

Big changes have been made at Everton following the Friedkins’ takeover back in December.

Besides bringing David Moyes back to Merseyside, there have been some considerable alterations to how the club will be operated ahead of the summer transfer window.

The most obvious departure has been Kevin Thelwell who will be joining Rangers when his contract comes to an end.

But this is just the start of the new look Everton’s recruitment will have come the summer window opening.

Angus Kinnear will be bringing Nick Hammond and Gary Penrice to Merseyside with him from Leeds United.

However, there is one highly-regarded chief who the Toffees have missed out on now.

Tottenham set to beat Everton to Fabio Paratici

The Friedkins have said more Everton appointments will follow in the coming weeks after announcing Thelwell’s decision to join Rangers.

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It has not all been good news for the Toffees as Dan Purdy will leave Everton unexpectedly leaving a vacancy at the head of recruitment position.

And according to journalist Carlo Pellegatti, Fabio Paratici is now likely to re-join Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

“So it seemed like he was back in the mix, but then suddenly everything with Paratici fell through. He’s going to Tottenham,” he said.

The Italian director of football has been serving his ban following his issues with Juventus.

But he is now preparing himself for a return to football and he is seemingly set to make his way straight back to north London.

Everton held an interest in Paratici, but the Toffees have not had much of a look in with the Italian as his eyes were focused on Spurs.

The Toffees have a number of potential additions already drawn up back at Finch Farm, though.

Elsewhere, Everton are set to hire Chris Howarth as their new head of strategy.

Everton miss out on shrewd operator

Having been banned from football altogether, Paratici will certainly mark a controversial character for many around the game.

But he has certainly shown some shrewd pieces of business during his previous spell in north London.

Paratici was able to attract the like of Dejan Kulusevski, Destiny Udogie and Cristian Romero to Spurs.

Clearly, the Italian has some solid relationships with the clubs in Serie A and that is a market which Everton are looking to deal in.

Everton have an interest in Federico Gatti and perhaps Paratici’s presence on Merseyside could have helped sign the Juventus defender.

This could be a big opportunity missed out on by the Friedkins.

Everton are already drawing up a list of targets ahead of the summer transfer window, which opens at the start of June.

The Friedkin Group want to drive down the Everton squad’s average age, as they’re the third oldest in the Premier League.

As such, the focus will very much be on recruiting young players, with Sunderland teenager Chris Rigg strongly linked with a move to Goodison Park.

Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap is also on David Moyes’ radar after his breakout season in the Premier League.

And now, the latest transfer rumour sees Everton linked with a former Tottenham Hotspur player who’s now plying his trade in Turkey.

Everton eyeing former Tottenham Hotspur defender Davinson Sanchez

Everton will be very busy this summer, as a whopping 13 players are out of contract at the end of the season.

Indeed, not all will depart, with the likes of Idrissa Gana Gueye set to be offered a new contract, but Michael Keane is one who’s certain to end his Goodison Park stay, and it seems the club have identified a replacement.

According to Fanatik, the Merseysiders are keeping close tabs on Galatasaray centre-back Davinson Sanchez.

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The former Tottenham Hotspur man is valued at around £17m and has made it no secret that he’d like to return to the Premier League, thus greenlighting Everton to make a move.

The Toffees were eyeing Sanchez last summer and there were reports that a £15m bid was lodged.

Sanchez doesn’t fit Everton’s new recruitment policy

Everton’s new recruitment policy suggests a move for Sanchez is unlikely, given he celebrates his 29th birthday in June.

The Columbia international would require a sizable investment and yet, he may only have a few years left in his prime.

So, it would be surprising if Moyes does sanction a move for Sanchez, who’s already been exposed in the Premier League with Spurs.