In a ruthless move from The Friedkin Group, Everton are now reportedly set to allow a midfielder on almost £7m a year leave when the summer transfer window swings open.
Everton open exit door
Those at Goodison Park already got a glimpse of Friedkin's ruthlessness at the beginning of their reign when they sacked Sean Dyche in favour of hiring David Moyes. And, to their credit, it's a decision that has turned the Toffees' season around, with relegation now a thought of the past and all eyes set on further improvements in the next campaign.
A 1-1 draw against West Ham United last time out continued an impressive unbeaten run, which now stands at nine Premier League games, although Moyes will be keen to get his side back to winning ways after four consecutive draws.
Despite that impressive run, it doesn't look as though Friedkin's ruthless streak is set to come to an end anytime soon, as they set their sights on their first summer at the helm.
According to TEAMtalk, Friedkin are now set to let Abdoulaye Doucoure leave as a free agent this summer after opting out of opening fresh contract talks with the 32-year-old midfielder.
In an attempt to reduce the age and wage bill of the Everton squad, the new owners will be clearing nearly £7m a year if Doucoure does indeed depart this summer.
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The news arrives despite the fact that the Frenchman has impressed once again throughout a mixed campaign for the Toffees. Those in Merseyside may well struggle to find a more committed play than Doucoure, with his passion on full show during his disagreement with Liverpool's Curtis Jones after Everton's late derby draw earlier this season.
Nonetheless, his time as an Everton player now looks destined to end, especially given that Moyes has already found his replacement.
Everton already have Doucoure replacement
In the face of Doucoure's likely exit, Everton won't need to search too far for their replacement. In fact, all they'll have to do is turn Carlos Alcaraz's loan deal from Flamengo permanent this summer.
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The 22-year-old has impressed at times during his loan spell and Doucoure's exit should open the door for the former Southampton man to claim a starting place in Moyes' strongest side.
Yet to reach the peak of his powers, Everton should do everything to ensure that Alcaraz's loan move becomes permanent this summer. His arrival would ensure that they replace Doucoure and decrease the age of Moyes' squad in doing so - ticking a vital box for Friedkin.
Whilst the Flamengo loanee does not have the same power as Doucoure, what he has already offered is an impressive technical ability that Everton will need if they are to move beyond relegation scraps next season. On paper, Alcaraz simply represents the perfect start to Friedkin's first summer in charge.