Everton have announced that four of the five players they have had on loan this season will be returning to their parent clubs; while discussions with Charly Alcaraz continue.
It marks the end of their temporary Everton careers with Jack Harrison, Jesper Lindstrøm, Orel Mangala and Armando Broja returning to their parent clubs when their loan deals expire at the end of June.
“We would like to thank all our loan players, who have contributed to the positive steps we made on the pitch. They all embraced what it means to play for this club, and their attitude and commitment throughout their time at Everton was first class,” said manager David Moyes.
“We wish Jack, Jesper, Orel and Armando all the very best for the future.”
But the club is continuing to have contract discussions with Charly Alcaraz, who joined the Blues on a loan deal from Brazilian side Flamengo in February and scored the splendid winning goal in the 1-0 win over Newcastle United at St James' Park yesterday.
It appears that David Moyes and the recruitment team are keen to reach an agreement, having spurned the opportunity for an automatic transfer deal to kick in after eight starting appearances.
“Hey Toffees, Charly here. I’m very happy with the great win and to finish the match with a goal,” he said after the match.
“I’m also very happy with all of the support we have had all year. So, really I’m very, very happy. Thanks to the fans for always sharing that cheer with us as players. You really drive us on to keep going and to keep winning, both for you and for us.
“A big hug, it’s time to enjoy the holidays now and hopefully see you soon.”
Harrison, who started in the win over Newcastle, has spent two years on loan at the club from Leeds United. He has five goals and four assists in 73 appearances for the Blues. He scored in the 1-1 draw with Wolves away from home to register his first goal contribution of the season.
Danish international Jesper Lindstrom, on loan from recently crowned Serie A winners Napoli, has gone goalless despite featuring in 29 matches for the Toffees. He had been out injured since early April.
Meanwhile, Belgian midfielder Orel Mangala has been out with an ACL since January. He has played 21 matches and will be joining Ligue 1 outfit Lyon once again.
Broja, signed on loan from Chelsea on the final day of last summer’s transfer window, also failed to score for the Blues despite playing 11 games.
This brings the total number of departures from the first team squad to eight, after it was announced last week that Abdoulaye Doucoure, Ashley Young, Asmir Begovic and Joao Virginia would also be leaving the club when their current contracts expire.
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Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:05:19
‘Everton can confirm Jack Harrison, Jesper Lindstrøm, Orel Mangala and Armando Broja will return to their parent clubs when their loan deals expire at the end of next month.
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:05:48
Meanwhile, the Club is continuing discussions with Charly Alcaraz, who joined the Blues on a loan deal from Brazilian side Flamengo in February until the end of the 2024/25 season.
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:06:19
Manager David Moyes said: “We would like to thank all our loan players, who have contributed to the positive steps we made on the pitch. They all embraced what it means to play for this club, and their attitude and commitment throughout their time at Everton was first class.
“We wish Jack, Jesper, Orel and Armando all the very best for the future.”
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:09:07
Thats 8 players gone, so not the incremental transition this summer some expected.
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:10:33
So thats at least eight players going. Id like to have kept Lindstrom on for at least another year, as there is a decent player in there somewhere, same with Mangala.
Both had their short Everton careers ended by injuries, so I wonder if that had any bearing on their future with us?
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:21:56
So Harrison has returned to Leeds despite Jerome saying he would be kept on.
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:22:59
Makes sense.
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:24:39
If we want to progress we need better players, so hopefully this is a sign of no longer being content with bang average.
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:25:57
Hat off to you DM. now start replacing them please. UTFT.
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:26:45
I expect Keane to be retained for one more year and DCL to move as he will be third choice striker.
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:27:23
I just dont understand why, if the club are so keen to sign Alcaraz on a permanent contract, didnt we select him for the required number of games that would have meant an obligation to buy?
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:27:47
Posted at the same time as you Rob! I'm confused about Alcaraz too. We had a deal in place to sign for £15M if he played a certain number of games. Yet it seems we held back playing him whilst playing Doucs who we suspected we'd let go!
It either points to shocking business or there is some sort of option to purchase Charlie for less than the stated figure if he didn't play that many games? Weird. Must sign him asap!
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:28:31
The right decision, need to get Alcaraz signed up and will be good business.
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:29:58
Steve/Rob, I dont think they wanted Doucs to depart so held back on completing the Alcaraz deal to seem if they could tie him in.
But Doucs got a better offer elsewhere.
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:31:58
Everton probably don't want to pay the obligation price for Alcaraz. They will try to get him cheaper.
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:33:56
Probably, Steve. The thing now is his price will have to be re-negotiated and no doubt rise a few million. Hope we can tie him down though.
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:36:11
Alcaraz wants to sign for Everton
Everton want to sign him
Flamengo want to sell him
Weve an option to buy for 15m euros (apparently)
Why would we commit ourselves to the obligation
Negotiate price and payment terms
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:36:37
Rob, Lindstrom may not have wanted to stay. This season was worse for him than last year at Napoli.
Rob and Steve Shave, if that's correct, starting Alcaraz that minimum number of games would have triggered that obligation to buy at a predetermined figure. By not doing so, it seems Moyes was holding open the possibility of renegotiating that figure, and that appears to be what's happening now.
PS... which it appears everybody was saying at the same time I was!!
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:37:00
8 players gone, Maupay, DCL and Holgate departing. Cant say I am too disappointed as I only regarded Mangala as good enough.
Looks like we are aiming to retain Alcaraz and Gueye? Keane to be confirmed (hopefully he departs as he doesnt represent value).
Getting that much salary cost off the books gives us huge opportunities this summer.
Posted 26/05/2025 at 15:39:36
It was the bun that did him in.
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