Everton have been on an extraordinary run of form under David Moyes, a turnaround that has caught even the most loyal supporters off guard.
The Toffees’ hard-fought 2-1 win at Crystal Palace on Saturday evening (15 February) perfectly captured the resurgence they’ve enjoyed this season.
Moyes has voiced his frustration over the limitations imposed by Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), which hindered Everton’s ability to strengthen their squad during the January transfer window. Despite these constraints, their only winter signing, Carlos Alcaraz, stepped up with a heroic performance to secure victory in South London over the weekend.
Everton stepping up pursuit of star:
Everton are now ramping up their efforts to secure top talent ahead of the summer transfer window and are preparing a fresh bid for West Bromwich Albion’s Tom Fellows, as reported by Darren Witcoop.
According to page 69 of the Sunday Mirror (16 February), Fellows is eager to make the move to Merseyside, and Moyes is equally enthusiastic about adding the England Under-21 winger to his squad, being a “big fan” of the young talent.
Fellows has been in sensational form this season, becoming the first Championship player to hit double-digit assists in the 2024-25 campaign.
West Brom have set a £20 million price tag on the winger, following Everton’s initial approach in January with a lower offer that was promptly turned down.
Moyes is keen to give another Championship standout the chance to thrive in the Premier League, having previously brought Jarrod Bowen to West Ham United from Hull City in 2020.
Fellows has also drawn interest from Southampton, though their impending relegation makes them unlikely competitors compared to Premier League suitors in the race for his signature.
Toffees a different beast right now:
During Saturday’s match at Selhurst Park, Everton faced moments of pressure, but they’ve developed a newfound resilience that allows them to grind out results.
The team has embraced a more attacking mindset, and even without the creativity of Iliman Ndiaye and the midfield presence of Abdoulaye Doucoure, Moyes’ side always believed they could secure the win.
The entire Everton squad celebrated Alcaraz’s goal, with the young Argentine relishing the moment as the traveling fans sang his name for the first time since his loan move from Flamengo.
Alcaraz, 22, likely felt the weight of expectation stepping into Ndiaye’s role, but he could emerge as one of Moyes’ most vital players in the final stretch of the season.
With just six league games remaining at Goodison Park, Everton fans can now look forward to them with renewed optimism, thanks to a remarkable run that has lifted the team 13 points clear of the relegation zone.
