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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Everton have new transfer priority after major announcement over player exits
Everton's transfer priority for the summer was made clear by the latest swathe of contract decisions. The club announced loanees Jack Harrison, Jesper Lindstrom, Orel Mangala and Armando Broja would each return to their parent clubs once their Blues deals expire at the end of the month. None of those decisions were unexpected - Lindstrom and Mangala both ended the season injured while Broja was unable to cast off the doubts of his fitness problems after another campaign blighted by setbacks. But ahead of a summer of major transition, the decision for Everton not to pursue a deal for either Harrison or Lindstrom, who like Broja had an option within his loan agreement for the Blues to make the deal permanent, means manager David Moyes will enter the transfer window without a senior recognised option on the right wing. READ MORE: David Moyes has found Everton blueprint that could be vital to success next season READ MORE: Everton issue statement over Carlos Alcaraz transfer as four more players set to leave Moyes arrived at Everton having previously expressed an interest in Harrison and Lindstrom. While he was well aware of Harrison's ability through his spells at Leeds United and then Everton, where he has been on loan for the previous two campaigns, the Blues boss had been impressed by Lindstrom when his Eintracht Frankfurt side overcame Moyes' West Ham United in the Europa League. Yet the players were low on confidence after tough starts to the season under Sean Dyche. Moyes challenged them to add goals and assists to their game and both were given opportunities. Lindstrom grew into his role before a hernia injury ended his season prematurely. Harrison started the final day win over Newcastle United. Neither was able to put together a strong case for their retention though and both are now set to leave the club - though Moyes could return for them later in the summer, with Napoli and Leeds likely to listen to offers for Lindstrom and Harrison respectively. For now, Moyes would only have the option of playing attack-minded players such as Dwight McNeil and Iliman Ndiaye out of position should he wish to fill the gap on the right with his current squad. Alternatively, he could exploit James Garner's versatility and move him wide. In reality, Moyes will start this summer looking for at least one new face to boost the right of his attack. It is a position outgoing director of football Kevin Thelwell sought to resolve over recent summers, with moves for Leeds' Wilfried Gnonto and Hull City's Jaden Philogene, now of Ipswich Town, failing to end in a deal. Moyes will look to inject pace in that area as part of efforts to overhaul an attack that has struggled over recent campaigns and prizes a track record of goals and assists. Tom Fellows of West Bromwich Albion and Ernest Nuameh of Lyon have both been tracked at various points. Whether they will be taken forward by the new-look recruitment wing of the club remains to be seen, however, with Thelwell's exit set to combine with that of head of recruitment Dan Purdy. Moyes opted not to sign Nuameh in January over concerns about his lack of goal contributions at a time he could ill-afford to gamble with signings. The search to bolster the right of the midfield will have the added complication of Everton needing to find a long term solution at right back. Moyes wants Seamus Coleman to remain in the playing squad but accepts his minutes will be limited. The decision to start departing Ashley Young ahead of Nathan Patterson at Newcastle was a blow to the Scotland international's hopes of securing that spot next season. Of the 15 players on expiring deals heading into the summer, the fate of nine is now known. As well as the four loanees leaving the club, Asmir Begovic, Joao Virginia, Young and Abdoulaye Doucoure will all move on. Neal Maupay's loan deal with Marseille contained an obligation for that deal to be made permanent. Moyes will look at the central midfield, forward line and full-backs with urgency and he now needs to bolster the team around Jordan Pickford with back-up keepers Virginia and Begovic, who were both on the bench at St James' Park, leaving. The right wing was always going to be a key area but Monday's decisions showcase the extent of the task awaiting Moyes over the coming months.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Everton confirm four player departures less than 24 hours after final game of Premier League season
EVERTON have announced the departure of four players after the end of the season. The Toffees rolled credits on a dramatic campaign with an impressive 1-0 victory over Carabao Cup winners Newcastle on Sunday at St James' Park. 5 5 5 The Merseysiders endured a turbulent term under Sean Dyche until David Moyes returned to the dugout in January after 12 years to steer the ship away from relegation danger. Under Moyes, Everton finished the season 13th in the Premier League table with 13 points separating them from the drop zone. And the Scottish tactician is now gearing up for a special campaign as the club is leaving Goodison Park after 133 years to move to their new state-of-the-art Hill Dickinson Stadium. Moyes is building his squad for a milestone season and is already laying the foundations. Everton started by releasing four players who played on loan at Goodison Park. Those are Jack Harrison, Jesper Lindstrom, Orel Mangala and Armando Broja. Harrison has been on loan for the past two seasons from Leeds and amassed 73 appearances. Lindstrom joined from Napoli last summer and featured in 29 matches. Mangala returns to Lyon having played 21 times before sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament injury in January. And Broja joined from Chelsea on deadline day last summer and played 11 times for Everton. Moyes told the club's official website: 'We would like to thank all our loan players, who have contributed to the positive steps we made on the pitch. "They all embraced what it means to play for this club, and their attitude and commitment throughout their time at Everton was first class. 'We wish Jack, Jesper, Orel and Armando all the very best for the future.' Meanwhile, Everton are continuing discussions with Charly Alcaraz, who joined the club on loan from Flamengo in February.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Everton loanees will not return
Everton have confirmed that Jack Harrison, Jesper Lindstrom, Armando Broja and Orel Mangala will not return to the club when their loan deals expire this summer. Harrison made 73 apperances across two seasons on loan from Leeds United. Lindstrom, Broja and Mangala made a combined 61 outings in 2024-25. Everton boss David Moyes said: "We would like to thank all our loan players, who have contributed to the positive steps we made on the pitch. They all embraced what it means to play for this club, and their attitude and commitment throughout their time at Everton was first class." "We wish Jack, Jesper, Orel and Armando all the very best for the future." The club have also confirmed that they are in discussions with Carlos Alacaraz, who joined Everton on loan in January.
New York Times
26-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Jack Harrison returns to Leeds, Everton remain in talks with Charly Alcaraz
Everton have confirmed Jack Harrison will return to Leeds United following the conclusion of his loan spell, while they remain in talks with Charly Alcaraz. Harrison, 28, re-joined Everton in the summer of 2024 for a second consecutive season-long loan from Leeds and he made 38 appearances in all competitions during the 2024-25 campaign. Advertisement The Athletic reported earlier this month that talks were yet to take place regarding Harrison's future at the club. His Leeds contract runs until the summer of 2028. Everton also confirmed in a statement on Monday that fellow loan signings Jesper Lindstrom, Orel Mangala and Armando Broja would return to their respective parent clubs — Napoli, Lyon and Chelsea — but discussions were continuing with Alcaraz. The versatile 22-year-old joined on loan from Flamengo on deadline day of the winter transfer window, with the deal containing a €15million (£12.43m) purchase clause if he made a set number of Premier League starts. Alcaraz made 16 Premier League appearances, with seven coming as a starter, providing two goals and three assists. In February, he said he would like to continue playing at Everton 'for a long time'. Forward Broja will return to Chelsea after failing to score in 11 appearances in all competitions for Everton during an injury-disrupted loan spell. Midfielder Mangala returns to Lyon having made 21 appearances in all competitions during his loan spell at Goodison Park, before his season was ended by an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury sustained in January. Winger Lindstrom joined Everton from Napoli in the summer of 2024 and the deal contained the option to make the move permanent. He featured 30 times and recorded two assists, but has not played since March after undergoing a hernia operation. Everton manager David Moyes said: 'We would like to thank all our loan players, who have contributed to the positive steps we made on the pitch. They all embraced what it means to play for this club, and their attitude and commitment throughout their time at Everton was first class. We wish Jack, Jesper, Orel and Armando all the very best for the future.' Everton added that they would 'provide further updates' on their remaining out-of-contract players, 'in due course'. The Merseyside club said earlier this month that Ashley Young, Joao Virginia and Asmir Begovic were to depart at the end of their contracts, while the futures of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Michael Keane and Seamus Coleman remain unknown, though Moyes has already said he wants the latter at the club next season.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Everton confirm departure of four stars as they remain in discussions with forward ahead of move into new stadium
Everton have confirmed Jack Harrison, Jesper Lindstrom, Orel Mangala and Armando Broja will return to their parent clubs when their loan deals expire at the end of next month. Meanwhile, the club is continuing discussions with Charly Alcaraz, who joined the Blues on a loan deal from Brazilian side Flamengo in February until the end of the 2024/25 season. Harrison has been on loan at Everton for the past two seasons from Leeds United, making 73 appearances and scoring five goals, including the opener in the 1-1 draw at Wolverhampton Wanderers in March. Fellow forward Lindstrom sealed a temporary switch from current Serie A champions Napoli last summer, featuring in 29 matches for the Toffees. Belgium international midfielder Mangala returns to French club Lyon having played 21 times before sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament knee injury in the 1-0 win at Brighton in January. Broja joined from Chelsea on the final day of last summer's transfer window and played 11 times for Everton. Manager David Moyes said: 'We would like to thank all our loan players, who have contributed to the positive steps we made on the pitch. They all embraced what it means to play for this club, and their attitude and commitment throughout their time at Everton was first class.
