Everton have experienced a resurgence under David Moyes and now appear poised to secure their top-flight status, allowing the Toffees to fully embrace the excitement surrounding their impending move from Goodison Park to Bramley Moore Dock.
Everton’s new dawn could attract exciting summer signings:
The past few years have been fraught with challenges for Everton, but the club finally seems to be on an upward trajectory, largely thanks to David Moyes’ impressive run of results since taking over from Sean Dyche.
Remarkably, the Scottish manager has guided a squad that once seemed destined for a relegation battle to a seven-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League. This weekend, Everton face Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, and a victory on Saturday night could extend their lead over the relegation zone to 18 points.
Relegation to the Championship is no longer a concern on Merseyside. Instead, the focus has shifted to bidding a heartfelt farewell to Goodison Park after 133 years at one of the world’s most iconic football grounds.
New eras often bring a mix of excitement and uncertainty, but Everton seem ready to turn a new leaf both on and off the pitch. Financially, the club will have greater resources at its disposal, thanks to the Friedkin Group’s efforts to clear a significant portion of Everton’s £600 million debt.
Reports suggest Moyes is keen on reuniting with West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek. To comply with Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), smart additions may be necessary, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see a blend of experienced players and younger talents brought in to strengthen the squad at Finch Farm.
Nevertheless, Everton are entering a period of stability that was sorely lacking during the latter years of Farhad Moshiri’s ownership. With summer approaching, the club is making rapid progress in securing permanent signings.
Everton tell Flamengo they want to sign Carlos Alcaraz:
In January, Flamengo midfielder Carlos Alcaraz was Everton’s sole arrival at Goodison Park, joining on an initial loan deal that could become permanent for a fee of around £12 million if the Argentine meets an undisclosed number of Premier League appearances.
The La Plata-born star has quickly become a fan favorite, making a strong impression under Moyes in his five appearances. He scored the winning goal against Crystal Palace and provided an assist in the same match.
Now, according to Torcida Flamengo, via Sport Witness, Everton have informed Flamengo of their desire to sign Alcaraz permanently, regardless of the clauses in his current agreement.
Alcaraz is said to admire Everton’s style of play and views the new stadium as the ideal place to continue his career. Moyes has been impressed by his performances and is eager to secure a permanent deal for the midfielder.
Torcida Flamengo reports that the clause triggering a permanent transfer will activate if Alcaraz makes six league starts or contributes at least 45 minutes per match between now and the end of the season. Regardless, there is growing evidence that he will be at Finch Farm when pre-season begins.