Ex-David Moyes ally: Everton ready to offer manager new contract as 'Rubbish' ditched

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Credit: Imago Everton ready to offer David Moyes new contract as ‘rubbish’ approach ditched Tue 31 March 2026 11:45, UK Everton are stepping up plans to offer David Moyes a new contract as they aim to show faith in their long-term ambitions under his management.Moyes has led his side to eighth place in the Premier League table as things stand, following an emphatic 3-0 victory against Chelsea before the international break.That success after a number of seasons battling against relegation has once again proven the 62-year-old’s value and the Toffees are keen to reward him.Former West Ham scout Mick Brown, who worked closely with Moyes at the London Stadium, told Football Insider that Everton are delighted with their progress.Talks are now stepping up, with the manager’s current deal set to run until 2027 and hopes of extending his stay as Everton hope to keep Moyes in the job. 👔 Everton Manager News 👔 Get the inside track on the Hill Dickinson Stadium dugout with real-time updates on shortlisted candidates, live betting market shifts, and key boardroom decisions. VISIT THE MANAGER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES How does David Moyes feel about Everton contract?Brown told Football Insider last month that Moyes is playing a key role for Everton behind the scenes, and is leading their transfer plans as well as their on-pitch progress.The boss works closely with the Football Leadership Team, having moved away from the director of football model, and is delighted with his position.David MoyesEverton RecordGames54Wins22Draws14Losses18David Moyes’ record in his second spell at Everton.Moyes had become frustrated at West Ham when much of his influence was stripped away from him, but Everton are now prepared to back him on and off the pitch.“David Moyes is doing an outstanding job at Everton,” Brown told Football Insider.“They’re now evaluating what his value is to the club, and it’s clear it’s quite a lot, so they’re ready to offer him a new contract to better reflect that value.“They’ve got ambitious plans and who better to deliver them than Moyes?

He’s already showing he can get the best out of this squad.“Moyes has gone in and assessed his side, decided he needed a bit more invention and craft, and that’s why he’s gone out and got Iliman Ndiaye and Jack Grealish.“It’s stuff like that which Everton are now prepared to back him with, they’ve gone away from this director of football rubbish and it’s more of an old-school style.“That’s how Moyesey works best, he plays a role in everything at the club and has experts in positions like recruitment and stuff like that who he works closely with.“There is a difference between a manager like that and a coach, and Moyes is a manager. It now seems Everton are going to give him what he needs for that.“So the offer of a new contract should be a no-brainer for them, and I think Moyes will be happy to stay there and continue with the progress he’s made.”Moyes playing a key role in Everton’s transfer plansMoyes’ role at Everton goes beyond just management of the team on the pitch, as he has been heavily involved with the club behind the scenes as well.Many of the Toffees top targets have been targeted by the manager, including the likes of Liam Delap and John Stones, of whom Moyes is a big fan.Credit: ImagoBrown told Football Insider in January that Moyes would love to sign Stones if he becomes a free agent with his Man City contract set to expire this summer.The manager is believed to be a big fan of the England international and would see him as an upgrade on his current options in central defence.While there are clear concerns about Stones’ fitness having missed the majority of the season through injury, Everton could take a gamble on him this summer. 🔵 Everton FC Master Hub 🔵 The definitive digital directory for the Toffees.

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