Everton identify FOUR midfield targets as Moyes eyes replacement for exit-linked ace

Everton are considering reigniting their interest in Chelsea star Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall this summer, while Sheffield United’s Gustavo Hamer, among others, is on the Toffees’ shortlist.

Everton’s new owners, The Friedkin Group, will back David Moyes in the transfer window. With 13 first-team players (including loanees) set to be out of contract, the squad could look very different next season.

The Toffees hierarchy are set to hold talks with the players they want to keep over the next couple of weeks.

Abdoulaye Doucoure is one of the Everton players on an expiring contract. He has played regularly under Moyes, generally playing as an attacking midfielder, but it’s still unclear whether the 32-year-old will be offered an extension.

The Friedkin Group are keen to bring down the average age of the squad and with Doucoure one of Everton’s highest earners, it’s possible that he could leave. With this in mind, Everton are scouring the market for players who can play in the No. 10 position. They have already signed Charly Alcaraz on loan from Flamengo who has done well for the Toffees, but even if he is signed permanently, Moyes is thought to want more options in the position.

Everton showed interest in Dewsbury-Hall in the January window. They made an approach to Chelsea to ask about cancelling Armando Broja’s loan with them, who was injured at the time, and taking Dewsbury-Hall instead. Chelsea said no as they believed it could dominish Broja’s value.

TEAMtalk understands that Everton have kept tabs on Dewsbury-Hall and are considering a new approach this summer, when Chelsea could be open to a sale.

Sources state that Dewsbury-Hall is valued at Chelsea and has a good relationship with Enzo Maresca, but given his lack of consistent playing time, he could pursue an exit as he looks to break into Thomas Tuchel’s England squad.