David Moyes has just sent clear transfer message to The Friedkin Group as Everton issues compounded
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David Moyes Sends Clear Transfer Message to Friedkin Group as Everton Issues Compound
Everton manager David Moyes has issued a pointed message to the club's owners, the Friedkin Group (TFG), amid growing frustration over the lack of January transfer activity, as the Toffees grapple with squad weaknesses and financial constraints.[1][2][3]
Currently sitting ninth in the Premier League after 16 matches, Everton have struggled offensively, with strikers Beto and Thierno Barry failing to deliver consistent goals. A recent 2-0 defeat to Chelsea on December 13 underscored the need for a new number nine and reinforcements at Goodison Park (soon to be Hill Dickinson Stadium).[1] Fans and observers agree Moyes must be backed in the winter window to push for European spots, yet TFG appears "completely out of touch" with these priorities.[1]
Reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Men in Blazers (December 16) that Everton have no immediate plans for signings: "At the moment, nothing imminent... Everton are not desperate to add players in January. If there’s the right opportunity... but patience. Still nothing really imminent."[1] This stance has left Moyes "fuming," as the depleted squad demands action, but the recruitment team sees no urgency.[1]
Compounding issues, TFG's recent financial maneuvers—via Roundhouse Capital Holdings—include a £20 per share dividend to shareholders, totaling around £44M extracted from club funds. This stems from separating Everton Women into an independent entity, directly reducing January transfer budget availability.[3] The timing is controversial, coinciding with the window's opening on January 1, prompting Moyes to temper expectations publicly, avoiding promises of big business.[3]
Club statements from director of football operations Keith Kinnear and Moyes align with TFG's patient approach, prioritizing long-term stability over short-term spending—possibly eyeing stadium potential and business synergies.[3] Upcoming press duties offer Moyes a platform to either reassure fans or press TFG further.[4] While owners avoid empty promises, skepticism lingers over their commitment to immediate squad bolstering versus broader agendas.[1][3]
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