Loan Agreement Finalized
Everton is a club rich in tradition and history, and while this upcoming season promises significant changes, there is much to be excited about. The team will transition from their iconic Goodison Park to the new Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock. This summer’s transfer window has the potential to be one of the most thrilling in recent memory for the Toffees, as the new ownership group, FriedkinCo, aims to strengthen their financial position. After a period of disorganized recruitment, this summer marks a shift toward a more defined strategy, with an emphasis on lowering the squad’s average age while integrating promising young talent alongside proven players to enhance their Premier League competition.
Stability under manager David Moyes could be key during this transitional phase. The club has already secured striker Thierno Barry from Villarreal for €30 million and made Carlos Alcaraz’s loan move permanent. Everton has also brought in Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, and they are linked with Southampton’s rising star Tyler Dibling.
However, the standout addition is undoubtedly Jack Grealish, the Manchester City and England star, who has completed his loan move to Merseyside. He is set to wear the number 18 shirt, a tribute to Wayne Rooney, who famously sported the same number in his time at Everton. What could the Toffees’ lineup look like for their inaugural season at the new stadium?
Potential Everton Lineup for Next Season
Moyes is known for crafting teams with a solid foundation, and he will hope to maintain that next season. If all players are fit, he is likely to rely on his established defensive lineup. England’s Jordan Pickford will take his place as the goalkeeper, flanked by seasoned defender James Tarkowski and rising star Jarrad Branthwaite in central defense. Vitaliy Mykolenko is expected to start at left-back, although young Adam Aznou, who was signed from Bayern Munich, provides depth. On the right flank, Jake O’Brien is likely to be the choice, with club captain Séamus Coleman ready to step in as needed.
After finalizing his move to Everton, Dewsbury-Hall is set to partner with experienced Idrissa Gueye in central midfield. The club could field an exciting trio of Grealish, Iliman Ndiaye, and Dibling in support of the striker. New signing Barry is likely to contend for a starting role with Beto, following the departure of Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer. After several challenging seasons battling relegation, brighter days may be on the horizon for the Merseyside club.
