Everton confirmed the appointment of Angus Kinnear – who will join from Leeds United – as their new chief executive on Friday.
The 47-year-old will take charge of the Toffees from 1 June, as The Friedkin Group is looking for a major overhaul at the top of the club.
Everton’s director of football, Kevin Thelwell, is set to leave following the expiry of his contract in the summer, and the club have decided not to renew his deal.
According to a report from The Athletic, Kinnear is expected to help Everton tap into the commercial opportunities brought about by their new stadium at Bramley Moor Dock. At the same time, he will also lead a revamped football structure along with manager David Moyes.
Patrick Boyland of The Athletic claims that the Toffees will soon form a new transfer committee. It will involve four or five members, and Moyes will be a part of the group.
However, player identification and transfer negotiations will be handled by different people. Kinnear will bring the right people in this job, but technical decisions are likely to be taken by the club’s footballing staff.
Boyland writes: “There is some sense Everton are swimming against the tide in not having a sporting director, but the belief at the club and at TFG is that football generally is likely to pivot away from such a structure in time.
“They believe top managers want to play a hands-on role in decision-making, and Moyes is certainly keen to be a ‘manager’ rather than a head coach.”
TFG are actively trying to bring changes to the club where the system holds paramount importance.
The role of a manager becomes a lot easier if you’ve a proper system in place, and that is what Everton are trying to do here.
Everton are almost certain to avoid relegation this season, and they can gradually start planning for the future. The summer transfer window will be crucial, with as many as 13 players could leave the club due to their contract situation and loan agreements.