Moyes Exclusive: Everton manager wants ex-Brighton chief Doolan in double hire
Bryan King believes David Moyes is keen for Everton to hire Brighton Technical Director David Weir and former scout John Doolan.
The ex-Goodison scout has praised the work of Doolan, who is known for scouting forwards – a profile of player Everton are looking to sign before 3 February.
Weir has already been mooted to return to Goodison Park [via The Esk, 10 January ] with Kevin Thelwell expected to depart.
Therefore, King – speaking exclusively to Goodison News – has suggested that Weir could bring Doolan back to Merseyside with him.
“There is also a good scout who used to work at Brighton called [John] Doolan,” King said.
“He was at Everton for many years, and he was taken from the club by Weir. Doolan was also there when I was there, he’s a very good football man and a scout who works specifically scouting forwards.
“Those are two people that I’m sure Moyes would like in his backroom team.”
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Noolan was recently made redundant by the Seagulls [via Training Ground Guru, 21 November]. Therefore, he might be looking to make a move to a new Premier League club, and having spent 17 years with the Toffees previously, a reunion with Moyes could work perfectly.
Brighton’s recruitment has been exceptional in recent years, with the South Coast club signing some talented players for nominal fees. As a result, bringing in two people responsible for that recruitment, who have previous experience working with Moyes and Everton, could prove fruitful.
However, it remains to be seen if a deal can be agreed.
In other Everton news, the club are expected to sign a “big-name” player after a £30million-plus boost.
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