It’ll be a big summer for Everton, who may or may not have European football on the cards for next season.
At the moment the Toffees sit 10th in the Premier League table, but are just three points off sixth place.
Let’s say Beto isn’t fit to play, fill in the gaps ahead of Saturday’s game against West Ham… 😬
Another big decision needs to be made at centre-back, too! 🫣
Everton predicted XI to face West Ham United.
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Brighton and Bournemouth have both made moves in the past couple of days, so Everton could do with a win against West Ham United this weekend to keep pace.
But even if Everton don’t get European football, the club will be extremely busy.
The Friedkin Group will be tasked with strengthening the squad so that they can have a proper go next season.
A forward player is on the agenda, and Gary Neville has talked up Jarrod Bowen as a potential signing for Everton.
Jarrod Bowen playing for West Ham United.
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Jarrod Bowen suggested as ideal signing for Everton
This weekend, Moyes takes Everton down to his old club West Ham, where he of course knows most of the players.
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And someone the Toffees will need to keep tabs on is captain Bowen, who is highly influential for the Hammers.
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West Ham wingers Crysencio Summerville and Jarrod Bowen.
It’s been another good season for him personally, scoring eight goals and making eight assists in the Premier League despite West Ham’s struggles.
A player of his quality surely cannot play in the Championship, and amid the meeting between West Ham and Everton this weekend, Gary Neville reckons Bowen would be the perfect signing for the Toffees.
He said on The Overlap: “I like Jarrod Bowen. Roy if you were a manager, you’d like him wouldn’t you? Do you love Bowen?
“I can imagine David Moyes trying to sign him for Everton. He’d be perfect at Everton. That new stadium, the way he plays.”
Bowen would be a statement signing for Everton
Bowen’s quality has been clear for a long time now.
For West Ham, he’s scored 84 goals and made 60 assists in 275 appearances in total. 64 goals and 51 assists have come in the Premier League.
If West Ham get relegated, Everton should genuinely be all over Bowen, although plenty of other clubs would likely have the same idea.
Jarrod Bowen and David Moyes in conversation.
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He’s proven at this level, and is obviously a leader.
And of course, Moyes has worked with him before at West Ham, so the manager already knows what he can bring both on and off the pitch.
Everton do need to reinforce in the wide areas. And signing Bowen really would be a statement of intent.
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