Everton in advanced talks to agree Rob Newman deal – sources
Everton are in advanced talks with ex-West Ham recruitment chief Rob Newman, sources have told Football Insider.
The Merseysiders are closing in on a deal to appoint Newman, 61, as their new head of recruitment.
Brighton’s David Weir has been lined up by Everton to replace Kevin Thelwell as their new sporting director – but have not yet reached an agreement after preliminary discussions.
Everton want to shake up their recruitment team under the new owners after The Friedkin Group (TFG) bought the club in December 2024.
Everton close in on Newman appointment
Newman has previously worked with Toffees boss David Moyes during their time together at West Ham – and has also worked at Man City.
He was appointed in October 2021 and left the London Stadium at the end of the 2023-24 campaign – at the same time as Moyes.
| Position | Team | Played | Points | GD |
| 14 | Man United | 28 | 34 | -6 |
| 15 | Everton | 28 | 33 | -4 |
| 16 | West Ham | 27 | 33 | -15 |
| 17 | Wolves | 28 | 23 | -19 |
The former centre-back oversaw the signings of stars like Lucas Paqueta while at the London Stadium.
Everton have already confirmed Thelwell will leave the club at the end of this season after three years at Goodison Park.
Meanwhile, Leeds United‘s Angus Kinnear will arrive on Merseyside as the new CEO – replacing interim appointment Colin Chong.
Everton told centre-back target will cost £40m
Meanwhile, Football Insider has revealed (9 March) that Everton will need to pay £40million to sign Club Brugge star Joel Ordonez.
Everton will be in the market for a new centre-back in the summer as Michael Keane’s contract is expiring.
Ordonez, 20 has proven himself in Belgium and the Champions League and is making a name for himself across Europe.
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