Everton are closing in on an agreement to appoint Dean Rastrick to become the club’s new academy manager.
The Friedkin Group have placed a big emphasis on improving the production of Everton’s academy system.
There have not been enough players coming through the set-up at Finch Farm over recent years, with Harrison Armstrong marking the latest prospect to impact the first team.
David Moyes has urged Everton’s youngsters to prove themselves in their academy games, as the 62-year-old admitted he needs more from Everton’s academy.
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Improvements are in the works as the Friedkins are keen to bring in the former Tottenham Hotspur academy manager, Rastrick.
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Everton in talks to hire Dean Rastrick as academy manager
Braiden Graham is exciting Everton coaches in the youth set-up as he continues to impress across both U18 and U21s level.
However, the gap between the academy and the first team needs to be bridged, with Rastrick eyed as the man to do it.
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According to one club insider on X, Everton are now ‘advancing in talks’ with Rastrick to become the club’s new academy manager.
Rastrick is believed to be very ‘highly rated’ by those within the game, in what will be viewed as a big coup for Everton if they can get it over the line.
The 50-year-old held the same role in north London with Tottenham and also has worked as the director of development at Norwich City.
Ever since they were handed the keys on Merseyside, the Friedkins have been keen to improve Everton’s recruitment at youth level.
Not enough self-made talent is coming through the system and impacting Moyes’ first-team, but that could soon change if Rastrick is appointed.
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