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Everton plot bid for 'special player' as David Moyes pushes for new forward - report

Everton are putting plans in place for another important summer transfer window, with some hope that the team could push for a return to Europe in the near future.

The Toffees have survived their days of Premier League relegation concerns, with the previous campaign seeing the side push for a place in continental competition once again.

Despite coming close on a few occasions, they ultimately missed out, as frustrations grew over the inconsistency that was present during key moments of the season.

This summer comes with the aim of strengthening the Everton squad with a mixture of quality for the short-term and promising players for the long-term.

Looking towards those with instant quality, Moyes is now pushing for the club to make a bid for a former player of his.

Everton Eye Jarrod Bowen Bid

Jarrod Bowen

According to journalist Alan Nixon, Everton boss Moyes is pushing to sign Jarrod Bowen this summer, which would see him reunite with the forward after their time together at West Ham.

It's claimed that the head coach is pushing for the hierarchy to make a bid for the 29-year-old, with a £20 million offer being plotted for the winger.

Bowen is believed to be the first-choice option for Moyes, with interest sparked in Iliman Ndiaye this summer from rival clubs in the Premier League.

The England international may be available following West Ham's relegation from the top tier, with the club needing to raise money via sales over the course of the summer transfer window.

It remains to be seen whether that £20 million offer would be enough to tempt the Hammers to part ways with their captain, who has another four years left on his current deal.

However, it could setup a reunion with Moyes for a player he knows how to get the most out of.

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It's clear to see why Moyes would be keen to bring Bowen to Merseyside, having already worked extensively with the star to make him the player he is today.

The forward played 202 times under the head coach, scoring 60 goals and assisting 41 times, popping up with a goal involvement every other game.

None will perhaps be as important as the Conference-League-winning goal that was scored by Bowen, helping to seal him and the manager in immortality at West Ham.

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Moyes has described Bowen as a "special player" in the past, and for good reason too. Whether that would work out for him at Everton is unclear, though.

There may be concerns over the age profile and the potential cost to land someone who is entering the latter end of their peak years in football.

However, the trade-off for instant quality may be a risk Moyes is willing to take.

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