👐Bye-bye: £140k-p/w duo now look to be totally finished at Everton under David Moyes – opinion

Everton’s Summer Shake-Up: Who Should Stay, Who Must Go

As the 2024/25 season winds down, Everton manager David Moyes is undoubtedly casting a watchful eye toward the upcoming summer transfer window.

Despite maintaining a solid defensive core, Everton appeared directionless and disjointed toward the end of Sean Dyche’s tenure. However, a now-ended nine-game unbeaten run in the league, coupled with flashes of exciting, cohesive attacking play, has signaled a change in momentum. This resurgence coincided with The Friedkin Group’s successful takeover from former chairman Farhad Moshiri, injecting new optimism into the club.

With Moyes — a revered figure among fans — back at the helm, Everton’s identity feels restored. Yet, not every player has earned the right to be part of the club’s future at Bramley Moore Dock. Some tough decisions lie ahead.

Players on the Chopping Block

A full starting XI, plus a bench, could be assembled from players whose contracts are set to expire. Some are more dispensable than others.

Take Michael Keane, for example. Earning a reported £80,000 per week, the centre-back has barely featured in recent seasons and has rarely impressed when he has. Everton are already exploring replacements.

Abdoulaye Doucoure, while still influential, is now 32 and the club’s highest earner. There are questions over whether his wages are still justified.

Others, such as Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Idrissa Gueye, may continue to play vital roles under Moyes. Gueye, in particular, has been outstanding — topping the Premier League tackle charts with 119 — and is even being considered for a contract extension. But two other regulars look set for the exit.

Misfiring Loanees: Lindstrom & Harrison

Neither Jesper Lindstrom (on loan from Napoli) nor Jack Harrison (from Leeds) is permanently tied to Everton, but both have played prominent roles this season. Unfortunately, both have underwhelmed in front of goal and as creative outlets.

Together, they account for £140,000 in weekly wages — Harrison earning £90k, Lindstrom £50k — and have failed to deliver on that investment. Harrison has just one goal and one assist in 28 Premier League appearances, while Lindstrom is yet to register a single goal or assist.

This isn’t to say they haven’t contributed — both have shown work rate and modest improvement since Moyes took over. But as Everton enters a new era, upgrades are needed.

With Dwight McNeil now back to full fitness, and players like Iliman Ndiaye and Charly Alcaraz pushing for places, there’s little room left for misfiring loanees. Moyes is likely to be ruthless — and moving on from Harrison and Lindstrom wouldn’t be a bold decision, but a necessary one.

Their time on Merseyside may be drawing to a close.