Everton manager David Moyes is aiming to build a side that will be able to secure a top-half finish in the Premier League in their first season at the club’s new stadium.
It is the start of a new era for the Merseyside outfit and what better way to commemorate it by emerging from their recent malaise and moving forward under Moyes.
Much will depend on the transfer business that the club manage to pull off this summer. So far, only Carlos Alcaraz has joined the Toffees. Even then, the South American starlet spent the last six months of the 2024/25 campaign on loan. Therefore, he is hardly a brand-new arrival.
A few days ago, it was reported that Everton were in talks to sign Fulham right-back Kenny Tete on a free transfer.
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Final placing
2024/25
13th
2012/13
6th
2011/12
7th
2010/11
7th
2009/10
8th
2008/09
5th
2007/08
5th
2006/07
6th
2005/06
11th
2004/05
4th
2003/04
17th
2002/03
7th
2001/02
15th
Moyes is keen on bringing in another full-back, especially on the right side of the defence, and with Tete available for nothing, it is a move that makes perfect sense.
Another player who the club are targeting is Villarreal centre-forward Thierno Barry, who enjoyed a stellar campaign in 2024/25.
Considering Everton scored just 42 goals throughout the Premier League last term, the lowest of any club outside the relegation zone, improving in the attacking department is a major priority for Moyes.
As such, signing Barry could turn into a solid piece of business, especially as he looks ready to take the next step in his career.
Why Everton must sign Thierno Barry
Last season, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Beto and Armando Broja netted just 13 goals between them, highlighting that this area in the squad needs to be vastly improved.
Barry could be the perfect solution for Moyes. Indeed, the Frenchman made a total of 41 appearances for the La Liga club last term, scoring 19 goals and registering four assists in the process.
He also shone across various metrics when compared to his positional peers in the Spanish top flight last season. Not only did the striker rank in the top 25% for non-penalty goals (0.39) per 90, but he also ranked in the top 27% for total shots (2.75) and in the top 17% for aerials won (3.84) per 90.
Although they might not be a spell-binding array of statistics, considering it was his debut season in Spain, it suggests that Barry is only going to get better and better as time goes on.
The striker has spent the previous few weeks representing France at the U21 European Championships. Across his five games at the competition, Barry has scored once, averaged two shots per game and created two big chances, despite averaging just 37 minutes per game for France.
His future looks bright indeed. Should he make the move to the Toffees, could he be a success on Merseyside? Only time will tell on that front.
Moyes will be keen to supplement the signing of Barry by adding further attacking talent this summer, especially those who can help make the French starlet even better.
Might he possibly be eyeing up a move for an Englishman who impressed in the Premier League last season?
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While Barry is the main attacking target, Moyes has also shown interest in Timothy Weah and James McAtee this summer already.
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Both players would improve the club’s attacking options, without a shadow of a doubt, although they may cost the club a pretty penny.
According to TEAMtalk, Everton are now exploring a potential move for Ipswich Town attacking midfielder Omari Hutchinson this summer.
Amid Ipswich’s relegation, several clubs, including the Toffees, Brentford and West Ham, are waiting to make a move for the player, who is valued at €28m (£24m) according to Football Transfers.
The Tractor Boys may have struggled last term, but Hutchinson was one of the few bright sparks, and it is likely he will depart.
Moyes must make sure he is at the front of the queue to sign the talented Englishman, especially as he could be a dream signing for Barry.
Why Omari Hutchinson could be a dream for Thierno Barry
Last season, Hutchinson played 31 Premier League games for Ipswich, scoring three goals and grabbing two assists.
While it wasn’t enough to prevent their relegation, he impressed in large spells, which is now leading to attention in the transfer market.
Aside from his goal contributions, Hutchinson also created six big chances, averaged one key pass per game and succeeded with 1.6 dribbles per game. This is made even more impressive by the fact Ipswich averaged just 40% possession across their 38 league games last term.
It proves that when the Englishman had the ball, he was willing to make things happen for his teammates, indicating that he would be a dream signing for Barry.
Not only would the youngster create chances for the Frenchman, but he would also be able to consistently get into dangerous positions in the final third.
Labelled “dazzling” by Statman Dave in the Championship, he spent the early part of the summer helping England U21s reach the final of the European Championship, playing a key role in their success.
Hutchinson has started four of England’s five matches and, as well as grabbing an assist, he has also created three big chances, averages 1.8 key passes and succeeds with an impressive 2.2 dribbles per game at the tournament.
If England go on to defeat Germany in the final, it will largely be due to Hutchinson’s impressive performances.
Moyes will surely have one eye on the final this weekend, especially as the club have joined the list of potential suitors for his signature.
Getting a move for Barry over the line will be his priority firstly. But once this deal is signed, sealed and delivered, lining up Hutchinson will be on the agenda.
It all depends on the fee Ipswich demands, but if it is reasonable, the Toffees should be all over the move. That’s for sure.
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