Ashley Young, Asmir Begovic, Joao Virginia (Everton)
End of June 2025
Everton have confirmed that Young, Begovic and Virginia will leave the club when their contracts expire. Five more players are out of contract, with decisions pending.
Manager David Moyes stated each player will be spoken to individually, with some receiving clarity on their futures by the end of this week and others by next week.
Richarlison (Everton)
May 2025
Everton are considering a move to bring Richarlison back from Tottenham, with manager David Moyes identifying striker reinforcements as a top priority this summer. The Brazilian scored 53 goals during his previous spell at Goodison Park.
A loan with an obligation to buy based on appearances is being explored, following injury struggles that have seen Richarlison miss over 30 matches this season. Moyes is also evaluating other forwards and full-backs, including Leicester’s Victor Kristiansen, as 15 contracts at the club near expiry.
Beto (Everton)
May 2025
Leeds United are considering a surprise move for Everton striker Beto as they look to reinforce their attack following promotion. He’s joint-top scorer at Everton with seven Premier League goals.
Leeds have over £100m to invest in new signings and see Beto as a proven top-flight option, though his £20m+ price tag and Everton’s stance could complicate talks.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Everton)
May 2025 (Final Weeks of Premier League Season)
David Moyes has made it clear that Dominic Calvert-Lewin must prove he is physically robust enough to handle regular football before Everton consider offering him a new contract, as no deal has been offered since the club’s takeover.
Moyes emphasized the need for reliable, injury-free players and stated that Calvert-Lewin’s limited availability due to injuries is a key factor in the decision. The striker has returned to training but remains short of match fitness, casting doubt over his role in Everton’s final fixtures.
Sean Longstaff (Newcastle United)
May 2025
Newly promoted Leeds and rivals Everton are set to battle for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff, with a £10m offer expected to be enough for a summer transfer.
Longstaff has made 31 appearances for Newcastle this season, and Daniel Farke has identified him as a key reinforcement for Leeds’ Premier League return.
Jason Kidd (Everton)
April 2025
NBA legend and Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has joined the ownership group of Everton through Roundhouse Capital Holdings, part of The Friedkin Group.
Kidd brings global sporting prestige to Everton’s leadership. The 10-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist expands his influence into football as part of the club’s evolving ownership structure.
Dávid Hancko (Feyenoord)
April 2025
Everton are preparing a strong push to sign Feyenoord’s Dávid Hancko, viewed as a centerpiece of their summer rebuild. Juventus, Chelsea, and Spurs are also interested in the Slovakian defender.
Backed by new ownership and a stadium boost, Everton are aggressively pursuing high-profile targets. Hancko’s availability makes him central to their transformation strategy, but Premier League rivals pose stiff competition.
David Moyes, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jarrad Branthwaite (Everton)
April 2025
With Everton 15 points above the relegation zone, Moyes confirmed contract talks for players like Calvert-Lewin will begin once safety is secured. Branthwaite, under a long-term deal, is drawing interest from top clubs.
Moyes acknowledged the club’s history of selling big names but emphasized his desire to keep Branthwaite. He noted that Everton “hold all the cards” due to the player’s contract length and reiterated his focus on long-term planning.
Mikel Arteta (Arsenal)
Saturday, April 5
Mikel Arteta slammed the referee’s decision to award Everton a second-half penalty in Arsenal’s 1-1 draw, claiming “there is no way” it should’ve stood. The penalty, converted by Iliman Ndiaye, halted Arsenal’s push to close the gap on Liverpool.
Myles Lewis-Skelly was judged to have fouled Jack Harrison in the box, but replays suggested minimal contact. Arteta also argued that Everton defender Jake O’Brien should’ve been sent off earlier. Arsenal now trail Liverpool by 11 points, increasing pressure ahead of Tuesday’s UCL quarterfinal vs Real Madrid.
Arsenal vs Everton
Saturday, April 5
Everton held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park, severely denting the Gunners’ Premier League title hopes. Leandro Trossard opened the scoring for Arsenal, but Iliman Ndiaye equalised from the spot early in the second half.
A sloppy header led to Sterling assisting Trossard for the opener. But Arsenal’s momentum collapsed after Myles Lewis-Skelly conceded a penalty, which Ndiaye converted. The result leaves Arsenal 11 points behind Liverpool, who now have a game in hand.
