Nick Hammond pictured ahead of Hill Dickinson Stadium

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Everton decide on Nick Hammond future after summer transfer failure

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14 Oct 2026, 6:35 pm

Everton's head of player trading Nick Hammond came in for plenty of criticism at the end of the summer transfer window.

The window could not have ended any worse for Everton fans - and indeed manager David Moyes.

Iliman Ndiaye was sold to Manchester City for big money, while Beto was also allowed to leave, despite a replacement not being through the door.

That man was supposed to be Folarin Balogun, but his move collapsed due to a concern flagged during a late medical at Finch Farm.

Everton made seven signings in total, one of those being Jack Grealish on loan from Manchester City, while six players departed.

The Toffees ended up making a profit in the summer, but that does not reflect well on Hammond and other boardroom figures.

What decision have Everton made on Nick Hammond?

If Everton fans had their way, Angus Kinnear and everyone else involved in transfer matters would have been given the shove on 2 September.

As it is, though, it has been reported via reliable Toffees news source 'The Bobble' via X on Wednesday evening that Hammond has committed to a new deal at Everton.

Hammond will now remain at Hill Dickinson Stadium until at least the end of next summer.

He has overseen 13 arrivals at Everton since arriving in June 2025.

Hammond has also previously worked in various roles with fellow Premier League clubs Newcastle United and Leeds United, as well as working with Celtic, Reading and West Bromwich Albion.

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Are there any positives for Everton to take from summer window?

It would be easy to just give a plain old 'no' to this. And in truth, that is probably the only right answer.

Everton were not meant to make a profit this summer, yet that is what happened after Ndiaye and Beto were not replaced late on.

Deadline day made Everton a laughing stock, but it must be remembered those in charge of transfers had months to negotiate deals, rather than just hours.

It could be argued that some of the fees raised were a positive, but some will argue more could have been brought in from City for Ndiaye.

If Everton can invest in a striker with the £40m or so leftover in January, the picture may change slightly.

But right now, it is rather laughable that Hammond is being rewarded on the back of what we saw.

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