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Everton Target Ipswich Striker Liam Delap as Moyes Prepares for Historic Rebuild

Massive Summer Overhaul Signals New Era at Goodison Park

Everton are bracing for one of the most dramatic squad transformations in Premier League history. Thirteen players are expected to leave the club this summer as contracts expire and loan spells conclude, creating a rare moment of opportunity and risk at Goodison Park.

With the Friedkin Group’s takeover ushering in a new chapter of financial stability and forward planning, the club are “all in” on refreshing the squad. As iNews reports, David Moyes will be given considerable power to shape the summer rebuild following his impressive impact since returning to Merseyside in January.

Calvert-Lewin’s Future Back on the Table

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has long appeared destined to leave, with a recent agent switch suggesting he may be eyeing a lucrative free-agent move. Yet, according to iNews, his representatives have been in contact with Moyes and are open to “fresh talks over his future,” hinting at a potential new deal.

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Few would have predicted a U-turn in his situation, but Moyes’ growing influence and vision for the squad may yet convince the forward to stay. Stability up front remains a key concern — Everton are the Premier League’s fourth-lowest scorers this season, underlining the need for upgrades in attack.

Delap Identified as Priority Signing

While Chelsea’s Armando Broja was considered earlier in the year, his £30m valuation is deemed unrealistic. Instead, Everton’s attention has shifted fully to Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap — a player Moyes is said to “hugely admire.”

Delap, who has a well-documented £30m release clause, is attracting strong interest from several top-half Premier League clubs. But Everton’s pitch could be powerful: becoming a “franchise player” under Moyes, a role central to their rebuild and revival.

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This aligns with the broader recruitment focus under Moyes, who is targeting hungry, ambitious players ready to develop under his guidance. Delap fits that mould, both as a future talisman and a symbol of the club’s changing philosophy.

Moyes in Control as Structure Evolves

Wednesday’s news of Dan Purdy’s departure from his role as head of recruitment marks a shift in internal structure. Though admired by the Friedkin Group, Purdy’s exit clears the way for Moyes to take the lead in transfer decisions. A new position — head of player identification — has been created to support a more collaborative model, but Moyes “will have the casting vote.”

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With clarity on which of the 13 potential departures he wants to retain, the summer strategy is now firmly in Moyes’ hands. The ambition is clear: restore Everton to the top half of the Premier League, and eventually return to European competition.

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This is what hope looks like. For the first time in years, Everton feel proactive, not reactive. No last-minute loan panics. No chasing survival on the final day. With David Moyes back at the helm and the Friedkin Group fully behind him, there’s a genuine sense of purpose.

Thirteen players leaving? That’s massive. But it also feels necessary. The squad has been patchwork for too long — too many stopgaps, too few long-term assets. If Moyes gets to reshape this squad in his image, they could finally build something sustainable.

Liam Delap as a top target makes perfect sense. He’s young, dynamic, and could grow into a star with the right support. If Everton can land him and convince Calvert-Lewin to stay — maybe sharing responsibilities or easing the load — that attack suddenly looks exciting, not predictable.

The most promising part? Moyes is calling the shots. He knows the club, he knows how to build teams, and he’s earned the right to lead this rebuild.