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Moyes Pushes for More Signings to Revamp Everton Squad

The summer at Everton was always going to be about more than just a fresh kit and a clean slate. As David Moyes looked out after a chastening 3-0 loss to Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series, he laid bare the scale of the challenge facing his side ahead of the 2025-26 season.

Urgent Recruitment Still Required

Speaking in the aftermath of the defeat, Moyes was frank about the work still to be done. “Well, we’ve signed three, so if you take that off, we’re still in the need of maybe five or six players,” he admitted. “That’s what we have to try and do.”

The arrival of Thierno Barry, Mark Travers and the permanent signing of Charlie Alcaraz from his previous loan deal offer a platform, but Moyes knows it is nowhere near enough. Everton, who have flirted with the wrong end of the Premier League for too long, are in desperate need of both depth and direction.

This is not a routine transfer window, even for a manager as experienced as Moyes. “It’s one of those times, I’ve never had one of these,” he said. “In the past I have had to sign a lot of players, but I’ve never had to do so many in one window.”

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Time Running Short for Everton’s Rebuild

The new season looms, and Moyes will be well aware that preparation is not just about match fitness, but mental readiness too. The current squad lacks the firepower, balance and resilience that he demands. A trio of signings offers something, but in Premier League terms, it is far from sufficient.

Moyes is known for structure and discipline, but even his plans rely on having the right personnel. With a short pre-season and limited time to integrate fresh faces, every day without movement in the transfer market adds pressure. “We’re trying really hard behind the scenes to get things done. We’re going to need it,” he added.

Key Areas to Strengthen

Moyes has long valued a strong spine, and this Everton side lacks it. There is a need for a commanding centre-back, a proven goalscorer and midfielders with both energy and control. The new arrivals will help, but none of them address all three priorities directly.

The goalkeeper department is bolstered by Travers, while Barry brings pace. Alcaraz, if properly deployed, could be a creator in midfield. But a core that can compete weekly at the top level is still missing.

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Moyes must also consider the profile of players he wants. Youth and hunger are key, but so is experience. The manager will not settle for short-term fixes. He is planning with clarity and caution, but the clock is ticking.

Season Ahead Hinges on Transfer Business

Everton have the bones of a competitive squad, but that is all. The real work must now happen off the pitch. Moyes has never been one for hyperbole, and his comments underline both the ambition and urgency required this summer.

As pre-season results like the one against Bournemouth expose lingering flaws, Moyes and his recruitment team must act swiftly and smartly. Supporters will expect a clear strategy, not a scattergun of stopgaps.

The task is large, but so is the opportunity. Moyes has a chance to shape a squad in his image. But for Everton to rise again, that chance cannot be missed.