Ex-EFC chief shares James Garner exit verdict as new 'issue' emerges at Everton
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Credit: Imago Wed 27 May 2026 13:30, UK Everton may struggle to keep high-profile players after missing out on European football – but James Garner is not expected to leave.That is according to former Everton chief executive Keith Wyness, speaking exclusively to Football Insider, who believes that David Moyes is far more likely to make important additions to the team, rather than face losses.The Toffees looked destined to secure European football in 2025-26, but following a run of seven games without a win, Moyes’ side slipped to a 13th-place finish, the same as last season.Everton’s transfer chiefs will already be planning for the 2026-27 campaign, but there are concerns that the end-of-season results could impact the team negatively during the summer window. 💸 Everton Transfer News 💸 Get the latest recruitment inside track from the Hill Dickinson Stadium: exclusive updates on the pursuit of Liam Delap, the Friedkin Group’s summer budget, and Jack Grealish’s permanent future. And I think that that will be okay.
“I think there’ll be additions, and I think there’ll be an improvement to the squad in terms of depth. And I think they’ll all be excited to move forward.
“I think they’ll be as disappointed as anybody in the way they finished. So I don’t expect any ramifications in terms of losses of players.”Which players could leave Everton this summer?Seamus Coleman has already confirmed his decision to walk away from the Hill Dickinson Stadium, but very few others appear to be heading for the exit doors this summer.Mick Brown told Football Insider back in February that Tyler Dibling could quit Everton following a disappointing first season on Merseyside, so it would not be a surprise to see him leave.Garner sent the “right signals” to his Everton teammates when signing a new contract, and Moyes will be hoping that more big names follow suit ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. 🔵 Everton FC Master Hub 🔵 The definitive digital directory for the Toffees.