Ex-Everton chief: I'm hearing David Moyes wants to sign Alan Shearer-esque striker in summer

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Liam Delap: Newcastle fans would love ‘Alan Shearer-type’ striker – Keith Wyness Sat 28 March 2026 18:00, UK Liam Delap could have a choice between Newcastle United and Everton in the summer transfer window, according to Keith Wyness. VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Newcastle and Everton in Liam Delap transfer raceWyness – who served as chief executive at Everton between 2004 and 2009 – believes Delap would suit Newcastle better than the Toffees.Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast, Wyness thinks Eddie Howe would like to bring Delap to St James’ Park.Minutes Played791Shots31Shots on target11Chances Created2Successful Dribbles77.8%Duels Won42.5%Liam Delap’s 2025-26 Premier League stats at Chelsea.He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Well, I’m hearing Delap interest certainly at Everton level and also Newcastle level.

“He’s much more of a Newcastle type striker. He’s more of a Malcolm Macdonald type striker as well, an Alan Shearer type.

“I think Eddie Howe would like to play to that sort of striker as well. And I think David Moyes would like another striker as well, given the quality of service that strikers are going to get.” Newcastle concerned by Yoane Wissa formNewcastle and Howe have been left unimpressed by Yoane Wissa’s debut season at the club, according to former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown talking exclusively to Football Insider.Wissa has had an injury-hit season and has not replaced the void left by Alexander Isak when he departed to join Liverpool.The 29-year-old may have been a panic buy, and Howe will be expecting more from the striker if he remains at the club next season.