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Everton Players Out of Contract in Summer 2027

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David Moyes is working minor miracles with an Everton squad that is more than good enough in quality, but short in depth – a situation that could get worse given the contracts that are expiring soon, including that of Jack Grealish.

Currently in the hunt for a European place, the Toffees are punching above their weight in terms of money spent and will be hoping that injuries are kept to a minimum.

As for Moyes, he will be hoping that, if any Everton players do leave in the winter transfer window, he at least gets the chance to replace them.

A luxury he wasn’t afforded in the summer.

What Has David Moyes Said About Everton Transfers

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Speaking ahead of the Premier League clash with Coventry City, Moyes was as open and forthright as he always is with the media when it comes to how much money he has to spend, via the club’s official website: “No. At the moment, there are no plans (for January), no.

“I think the current group we’ve got are doing excellent,” he added. “I think, especially knowing the way things have gone in the summer and the window, I think they need praise for how they’re doing, and they’re going about it.

“We’ve lost a couple of games, but we’ve won a few important games as well. So, pleased with them, and I hope we can keep it going.

“I think there’s a lot to be positive about because of how they’ve been doing generally. I feel we could have probably been doing better if we hadn’t lost some players in the summer.”

Not what Everton fans want to hear when they are functioning with one striker leading the line pretty much on his own on a week-to-week basis.

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What Everton Players Are Out of Contract Soon

There are five players who are approaching the end of their current deals for Everton, each of which have a differing level of importance in Moyes’ squad.

Jack Grealish

After recent events, Moyes, and Everton, will be asking if the England international is worth the money that they will be investing in him. Grealish will be available on a free transfer from Man City in the summer, and he could well struggle to find a team at the sort of level that he would have been expecting, once upon a time.

Decision – Return to sender.

Michael Keane

One thing Moyes doesn’t really worry about is age, especially with his defenders. What he wants is players he can trust, and players who are reliable. Keane might only be a backup, but he is one that Moyes knows he can turn to, and he will do a job.

Decision – Offer a new contract.

Charly Alcaraz

The statistics say that he has featured seven times for Everton this season, however, on closer inspection, he has played a total of just 48 minutes.

The 23-year-old is an option, no more than that. If needed, Moyes knows that he is available, but the summer signings of Hayden Hackney and Christian Norgaard, plus the emergence of Harrison Armstrong has seen Alcaraz’s stock fall.

Decision – Try to sell in January.

Braiden Graham

The Northern Ireland youth international has yet to feature for the first team this season but is tipped to become a regular in the future.

The decision that the 18-year-old has to make is whether or not he sees that as being at Everton or elsewhere.

What might go in the Toffees’ favour is that there aren’t exactly a lot of players ahead of him in the queue and Moyes has shown that he is willing to give youth a chance.

Decision – Offer a new contract.

Tom King

He is the backup to one of the best goalkeepers in world football. At 31 and having spent most of his career in England’s lower leagues, he won’t be on big money which makes the decision about his qualities as a person and squad member.

If he wants to drop back down the leagues to play football again, nobody will stand in his way.

Decision – Extend, but no loss if he leaves.

The Last Word

Everton’s squad is slim, and any more departures would make Moyes’ job even harder. The last thing he needs is for players to leave and for them not to be replaced.

It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Grealish returned to Man City early so that funds could be released to get someone else in on loan until the end of the season.