Everton manager David Moyes has revealed the club’s difficulties in attracting top players this summer. Despite a successful end to last season, their transfer activity has been slow, with only three signings so far. Moyes attributes this to competition from European clubs, making it difficult to lure experienced players. While aiming for around ten new signings, he emphasizes the focus on quality and cultural fit, pursuing younger talent and players from lower leagues alongside more experienced targets. The club remains committed to strengthening the squad before the transfer window closes.
Everton manager David Moyes has voiced his frustration over the club's struggles in the summer transfer window, revealing that several key targets have rejected their advances. Despite a strong finish to the previous Premier League season, culminating in three consecutive victories including an impressive win at St. James' Park against Newcastle, Everton's progress in the transfer market has been significantly slower than anticipated.
The Toffees have made only three signings so far: Thierno Barry, Mark Travers, and the permanent acquisition of Carlos Alcaraz from Flamengo. Moyes has expressed his disappointment, stating that he hoped for a more substantial number of additions by this stage. He attributes the difficulties to the club's inability to compete financially with teams that qualified for European competitions this year; nine Premier League clubs secured European spots for the 2025-26 season, boosted by Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur's FA Cup and Europa League triumphs respectively.
Moyes is aiming for around ten new players before the transfer window closes, highlighting the considerable work still needed. He acknowledges that attracting established players with European experience is challenging, as they tend to favor clubs with a stronger European pedigree. However, the club are actively pursuing promising younger talent and players from lower leagues. Moyes emphasizes that Everton are focused on bringing in high-quality players, ensuring they share the club's strong work ethic and culture.
While acknowledging the difficulty, Moyes remains determined to bolster the squad with players who are keen to join Everton's ambitious project and contribute to the club's exciting future at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. The club's efforts to secure his desired targets continue, focusing on players who fit both the club's playing style and their strong work ethic. This leaves Everton fans eagerly awaiting further developments before the window's conclusion.
