Everton news: Director of Football update emerges as Moyes preference detailed
The Friedkin Group will be planning on how to structure their football operations at Everton under David Moyes.
This comes as it appears clear that Kevin Thelwell, the current Director of Football, will be leaving the club at the end of the season.
The option of the club moving to a different recruitment model rather than hiring a like-for-like replacement is also not ruled out.
The Friedkin Group to consider David Moyes’ approach to transfers
Liverpool Echo reported on 28 February that Moyes takes pride in his ability to recruit players ahead of potential transfers.
Having Thelwell as Director of Football would have been a potential cause of friction.
However, with that now gone, TFG are assessing the best way to move forward.
There is understood to be confidence in Moyes’ ability to identify talent and move away from the current model.
If the Director of Football role is deemed redundant, this has been viewed as something that would be successful.
Blues cannot give complete reign over transfers to the manager
The club’s need for a dedicated sporting director to oversee player recruitment is critical for balancing short-term success with long-term stability.
Moyes, known for his pragmatic approach, should have significant input on transfers given his track record but entrusting him with final sanctioning risks repeating past pitfalls.
His focus on immediate results could overshadow strategic planning, as seen when Everton’s post-Moyes recruitment faltered with costly flops like Davy Klaassen and Sandro Ramirez.
| Everton signings in the summer of 2024 |
| Asmir Begovic |
| Jake O’Brien |
| Tim Iroegbunam |
| Orel Mangala |
| Jesper Lindstrom |
| Iliman Ndiaye |
| Broja |
A sporting director brings continuity, aligning transfers with a cohesive vision beyond a manager’s tenure.
This role would scout talent, negotiate deals and plan squad evolution, freeing Moyes to focus on coaching while ensuring investments fit a broader blueprint.
With Everton’s recent relegation battles and the Bramley-Moore Dock move looming, a sporting director is essential to rebuild sustainably, complementing Moyes’ influence without overburdening him.