A look at the potential changes Everton boss David Moyes could make to his starting line-up for Sunday's visit of Manchester United to Hill Dickinson Stadium
BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - AUGUST 29: Head Coach David Moyes of Everton during the Premier League 2026/27 match between AFC Bournemouth and Everton at Vitality Stadium on August 29, 2026 in Bournemouth, England. (Photo by Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
David Moyes, pictured Saturday's 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, could have a very different Everton squad by the time Manchester United arrive at Hill Dickinson Stadium this weekend (Image: Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)
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The very handy point picked up in the 1-1 draw at Bournemouth on Saturday may have been overshadowed by the mini Harrison Armstrong transfer drama that ultimately ended with the Everton owners, [The Friedkin Group](http://The Friedkin Group), making the right decision in the eyes of the club's stunned supporters.
But the build-up to this Sunday's visit of Manchester United to Hill Dickinson Stadium could be eclipsed by the business done by the Blues in the final two days of the transfer window.
The good news is that Armstrong is staying after Everton's powers that be pulled out of talks over selling him to Nottingham Forest. The bad news is that another of the first team's top players looks likely to be on his way to a Premier League rival.
Iliman Ndiaye is being tipped to move to Tottenham Hotspur and, in a separate deal, Richarlison could come the other way.
But the Brazilian isn't the only former favourite who may be returning to the Blues - as it's been an open secret that they would like to re-sign Jack Grealish.
Should both make the move back to Merseyside this week, that would leave David Moyes with some serious selection dilemmas for the clash with his old club United.
There is no getting away from the fact that losing Ndiaye, who since the start of the 2024-25 season has more goal involvements in the Premier League (15 goals, four assists) than any other Everton player (statistic courtesy of Bradley Cates), will be a blow.
But Grealish would return fully fit and ready to take his place on the left wing. But should that happen against Man United, Moyes would have to move Tyrique George over to the right or bring in Brennan Johnson or Tyler Dibling, if Ndiaye does indeed leave.
Richarlison can also play out wide but it's likely he would provide competition for Thierno Barry, who was unable to continue his impressive goalscoring start to the season against Bournemouth despite having a number of chances.
The future of Beto, meanwhile, looks very much uncertain.
The Blues are also trying to sign a right-back before the close of the window at 11pm on Tuesday and it appears their focus has returned to Kenny Tete, who was left out of Fulham's squad for their Premier League match at Sunderland on Sunday.
It goes without saying that Everton need a recognised right-back but the desire for one could become even more pressing if Jake O’Brien departs in the next 48 hours. Should Tete sign, he could replace midfielder Merlin Rohl in the role.
Captain James Tarkowski, whose last-gasp goal earned a share of the spoils against the Cherries, looks certain to start in defence alongside Jarrad Branthwaite and in front of goalkeeper Jordan Pickford against the Red Devils. It'd also be a shock if Vitalii Mykolenko doesn't line-up at left-back.
Armstrong, now he is staying, should keep his place in midfield and, given James Garner and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall are certain starters, the returning Hayden Hackney may have to settle for a place on the bench again alongside the fit-again Tim Iroegbunam, who like Beto, Ndiaye, Nathan Patterson and Adam Aznou, may not even be an Everton player by the time United roll into town.