David Moyes has done a tremendous job as Everton boss over the last couple of months, pulling the club clear of any looming relegation threat in the Premier League.
He was appointed as manager back in January after Sean Dyche was sacked, leading the club out of trouble and comfortably away from the drop zone.
The Scotsman has only lost five of his 20 games in charge at Goodison Park, with the Toffees finishing 13th and 23 points clear of third-bottom Leicester City, who were relegated to the Championship.
Everton manager David Moyes
Moyes has demonstrated that he’s capable of taking the club to the next level ahead of their move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium over the next couple of months.
The hierarchy need to back him in his quest, handing him the funds to make the changes to the first-team squad that he desires, which could see the Toffees rise back up the league standings.
The latest on Everton’s pursuit of new additions this summer
Over the last couple of days, Everton have been one of a number of clubs touted with a summer move for midfielder Angel Gomes during the off-season.
The 24-year-old announced that he would be departing French side Lille on a free transfer at the end of June, after failing to agree a new deal with the Ligue 1 outfit.
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However, he’s not the only player touted with a move to Merseyside this summer, with Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap firmly on their radar, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The journalist confirmed that the Toffees are preparing a huge offer to the forward to convince him to join Moyes’ side over a switch to Manchester United or Chelsea.
“Also because his future is basically in his hands, it’s not in Ipswich’s hands. Ipswich have this release clause, £30m for Liam Delap, available this summer, the player will go and so the player is now assessing all these options.
"Everton are prepared to make a big financial proposal to the player, then giving him maybe the possibility to leave the club in two or three years, something like that. For Everton, it would be a sensational signing, so he could be the face of the whole project."
Fabrizio Romano on Liam Delap's future.
He also claims that the £30m release clause doesn’t appear to be an issue, it’s down to the player to decide where he goes, with the hierarchy seeing him as a leading talent in their new project.
Why Everton’s £30m target could be Moyes’ own Richarlison
Brazilian forward Richarlison is a player who captured the hearts of the fanbase during his spell at Everton, making over 150 appearances for the Toffees over a four-year period.
Richarlison for Everton
He scored 53 times for the club, reaching double figures across all competitions in every season he spent as a first-team regular, offering a key source of goals for various managers.
However, he would depart in a £60m deal to join Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2022, banking the club a hefty profit on their investment which saw them spend £40m on his signature.
However, current boss Moyes could land his own version of the forward this summer with Delap, following suit of the 28-year-old, who joined the club from a lower-level Premier League outfit.
When comparing the Englishman’s stats to those of Richarlison, he’s managed to outperform him in numerous key areas - showcasing what an excellent addition he’d be for the Toffees.
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Delap, who’s been labelled “sensational” by one analyst, has massively outscored the Brazilian, whilst also posting a higher shot-on-target rate - showcasing his clinical edge within the final third.
He’s also managed to win more aerial battles in the Premier League this season, handing the Toffees the needed focal point that they’ve been hunting for in recent years.
How Delap compares to Richarlison in the PL (2024/25)
Statistics (per 90)
Games played
Goals & assists
Shot-on-target accuracy
Progressive carries
Pass accuracy
Shot-creating actions
Take-on success
Aerials won
Stats via FBref
The Ipswich star has also completed more of the passes he’s attempted whilst also completing more progressive carries per 90 - having the opportunity to provide other players around him with chances in attacking areas.
The £30m fee touted for his signature would be a huge investment from the hierarchy, but it’s a deal worth completing given his tender age - handing him the platform to improve his skillset.
However, if he manages to have the same level of success Richarlison did on Merseyside, it would be a superb piece of business, potentially making the club a massive profit in the years to come.
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