David Moyes influence ‘to be felt at Everton for years’ as new defender set to join
Everton are set for a busy summer transfer window as they prepare to begin a new era at Bramley-Moore Dock.
David Moyes returned to Everton to steer them away from the relegation zone, and he is now planning to make his mark on the club in the short and long term.
Everton could look to invest in younger players in the summer transfer window, and are already close to agreeing a deal.
Moyes is set to have a say on some of these transfers, and there is already an indication that he has a preference in mind when it comes to Everton’s targets.
Moyes wants to sign Scottish players at Everton
Moyes now wants to explore his native Scotland to sign new players and emerging talents at Everton, with Hearts centre-back John Dodds a target.
Everton are closing in on the signing of Dodds, according to Edinburgh News, with the 16-year-old centre-back set to move to Merseyside in the summer.
| Premier League | Played | GD | Points |
| 13. Everton | 33 | -6 | 38 |
| 14. Man United | 33 | -8 | 38 |
| 15. Wolves | 33 | -13 | 38 |
| 16. Tottenham | 32 | +11 | 37 |
| 17. West Ham | 33 | -18 | 36 |
It is claimed that Moyes is keen on adding more Scottish talent to the squad, and as someone with knowledge of his native country’s best emerging stars, this could be an excellent long-term plan.
Moyes could even replicate what he did in his first stint at Goodison Park, by targeting players in the Scottish League.
Moyes could repeat Everton transfer masterclass
Moyes signed a number of players from Scotland and the Scottish League in his first stint at Everton, and this success could now be repeated.
Steven Naismith joined from Rangers and James McFadden moved from Motherwell under Moyes, and both went on to make an impact at Everton.
Duncan Ferguson also joined from Rangers before Moyes arrived, with a clear history between Everton and Scotland.
Nikica Jelavic also followed the Rangers to Everton pathway under Moyes, and the Toffees may look to find the next set of emerging talents across the border who can be signed as short and long-term projects.
Hamza Igamane has been linked from Rangers, and Moyes has clearly put emphasis on trying to find value in the market in Scotland rather than overpaying within the Premier League as has been done in the past.