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Everton Kickstart Summer Spending as TFG Sanction £30m+ Deal Under Moyes’ Watch

The Friedkin Group have moved swiftly to honour their commitment to back David Moyes this summer, with Everton agreeing a deal worth in excess of £30 million to land a key transfer target – the first major signing of what is expected to be a busy window.

Since completing their takeover of the Merseyside club from Farhad Moshiri, TFG have wasted little time in implementing their vision. Having publicly declared their intent to restore Everton’s competitive edge in the Premier League, the new ownership group now appear to be putting serious financial muscle behind that pledge.

Sources close to the club suggest the agreed fee exceeds the £30 million mark, underlining the club’s renewed ambition under Moyes. The identity of the player is expected to be confirmed imminently, but early indications suggest the signing is aimed at significantly strengthening Everton’s spine — an area Moyes has repeatedly earmarked for improvement.

The move comes just weeks after Moyes returned to Goodison Park, with the veteran Scottish manager understood to have played a pivotal role in pushing the deal forward. The 61-year-old has been in close consultation with TFG’s leadership team over the club’s summer recruitment drive, with both parties aligned in their belief that Everton must be aggressive in the market to compete with the Premier League’s upper tier.

Since arriving, the Friedkin Group have not shied away from setting the tone. In their first press briefing as majority owners, a TFG spokesperson said:

“Everton is a club with history, identity, and a loyal fanbase. We want to honour that by making sure the football speaks for itself again. Backing the manager, and getting recruitment right, are central to that mission.”

That message has clearly translated into action, with club insiders suggesting more deals are in the pipeline — and that this opening signing is just the beginning. The funds being made available mark a dramatic shift from the uncertainty of recent windows, where financial constraints hampered previous regimes.

While Farhad Moshiri’s era ended under a cloud of frustration and financial missteps, early signs under the Friedkin Group suggest a more focused and coordinated approach, built on stability, transparency, and football-first priorities.

Moyes, who previously managed Everton between 2002 and 2013, is said to be relishing the chance to build a competitive side with real support from above — a luxury not afforded to many of his predecessors in the post-David Moyes era. The Scot has already identified three to four priority positions and is believed to be targeting experienced Premier League-ready players as well as younger, high-upside talents.

With Everton preparing for a significant rebuild, the £30m+ capture sends a clear message — both to supporters and rivals — that the Blues are ready to turn the page.

TFG’s promise to “restore pride to Goodison” may just be in its early stages, but with this first marquee move, the summer rebuild is well and truly underway.