Everton Faces Squad Crisis Ahead of New Season

Everton manager David Moyes has voiced urgent concerns about his team's readiness for the coming Premier League season, highlighting poor performances in pre-season matches, including defeats to West Ham and Bournemouth. Moyes stressed the need to sign five or six more players before the transfer window closes, as injuries and departures have left the squad—especially at centre-back—dangerously thin. The club, now under the new ownership of the Friedkin Group, faces challenges attracting players due to recent relegation battles and ongoing financial constraints linked to past mismanagement. Despite these setbacks, Moyes is determined to rebuild the squad and restore the club's reputation, drawing on his extensive managerial experience and recent OBE recognition. The Friedkin Group is working to address the crisis, but Moyes warns that time is running short for significant improvements. The situation underscores the urgency of Everton's summer rebuild ahead of the new season.