‘Sean Longstaff to jump at Everton move as David Moyes drives for Europe’
Everton’s pursuit of Sean Longstaff signifies the club’s intent to back manager David Moyes in his pursuit of European football, and one the Newcastle ace is likely to be enticed by.
Last season, the Toffees were left counting the pennies after receiving an eight point deduction from the Premier League, having failed their PSR checks.
The club miraculously survived relegation under the stewardship of Sean Dyche, but the good luck seemed to run dry this season, and Everton turned to David Moyes in a bid to escape their latest dance with danger.
The Scottish manager’s return has brought about a complete shift in fortunes for the club, and their form has seen them move 16 points clear of the relegation zone.
Following the announcement that Everton had avoided another points deduction in January, the club are now preparing for a busy transfer window, as expectations shift at the club.
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Longstaff is open to the idea of leaving Newcastle this summer, with Moyes a long-time admirer of the midfielder, reports talkSPORT.
The potential move coincides with Everton’s decision not to trigger Abdoulaye Doucoure’s one-year extension, instead opting to try and negotiate a new contract on reduced wages.
| Everton under David Moyes in all competitions | Stats |
| Wins | 4 |
| Draw | 4 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Goals scored | 16 |
| Goals conceded | 12 |
The Malian midfielder has been an important figure at Goodison Park in recent years, and it perhaps shows the confidence the Toffees have in their squad-building this summer that they are willing to potentially lose the former Watford man, rather than guaranteeing his future at the club for next season.
However, that confidence is not unfounded, with Moyes set to be armed with a transfer war chest thanks to a new long-term financing deal on their new stadium, at Bramley-Moore Dock.
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Doucoure is one of eight first-team players out of contract this summer, alongside notable names Michael Keane and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
However, former Premier League striker Darren Bent called Everton a “landing spot”, following the club’s resurgence under Moyes.
In years gone past, the Toffee’s would be in a position of weakness when it comes to negotiating new contracts, due to the difficulty of finding replacements, but with the club now targeting players like Marseille winger Luis Henrique, Longstaff, and former Everton striker Richarlison at Tottenham, the Toffees are on a trajectory to return to European football under their new manager.