‘Everton to challenge for Europe’ after ‘instant’ £70m windfall
Everton have now played their final game at Goodison Park – a 2-0 win over Southampton in an emotional goodbye last week (18 May).
The Toffees will move into their state-of-the-art new Hill Dickinson Stadium in time for the 2025-26 campaign.
It holds 52,888 fans – an increase of around 13,000 on Goodison – and will host games at Euro 2028, as well as other top-class events.
David Moyes‘ side are set to finish the 2024-25 Premier League campaign in 13th and are currently 20 points adrift of a European spot.
Everton’s former chief Keith Wyness – who served as CEO at Goodison Park between 2004 and 2009 and now runs a football consultancy advising elite clubs – insisted European qualification is possible for Everton next season.
Everton turnover set for ‘£70m’ boost, says Wyness
Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness insisted the new stadium will provide an instant £60-70million boost to turnover.
The facility cost around £750million and has already held two test events as Everton bed into their new home.
Wyness claimed Everton and new CEO Angus Kinnear must “take advantage of the new stadium effect” and “get some deals done”.
| Ranking | Stadium | Capacity |
| 1 | Old Trafford (Man United) | 74,197 |
| 2 | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (Tottenham) | 62,850 |
| 3 | London Stadium (West Ham) | 62,500 |
| 4 | Anfield (Liverpool) | 61,276 |
| 5 | Emirates Stadium (Arsenal) | 60,704 |
| 6 | Etihad Stadium (Man City) | 52,900 |
| 7 | Hill Dickinson Stadium – when open (Everton) | 52,888 |
He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “Kinnear has started early.
“I think we’re looking at anywhere between £60-70million in an instant increase on this season’s turnover.
“The numbers are going to be pretty healthy. We’ve stabilised the debt levels, especially since the takeover.
“Kinnear has got to get out of the blocks quickly and maximise the impact of this new stadium.
“You’ve got to take advantage of the new stadium effect now and get some deals done.
“I wish him all the best.
“£60-70million is the minimum I’m expecting, and Everton could well be challenging for Europe next year.
“They are now more attractive to sponsors… we’ve got a big chance to turn things around.”
Everton set sights on Longstaff deal
Meanwhile, Football Insider has revealed (18 May) that Everton and Newcastle are keen to agree a transfer for Sean Longstaff which will suit all parties.
Newcastle are likely to demand around £12million for the midfielder – who is no longer first choice at St James’ Park.
He will have just 12 months left on his contract on Tyneside in June.
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