Exclusive: Moyes and Kinnear clash over multiple Everton deals
03/21/2025 08:37 AM
David Moyes and incoming Everton chief executive Angus Kinnear are at loggerheads over the club’s planned recruitment shake-up, sources have told Football Insider.
Moyes, who returned as manager in January after Sean Dyche’s sacking, is pushing hard for the club to appoint Brighton’s David Weir and talks have already been held over a deal..
Weir, 54, played for the Scot at Everton and has had success on the south coast as technical director.
Meanwhile, Kinnear wants to bring Leeds’ transfer chief Nick Hammond with him from Elland Road.
Moyes and Kinnear have different visions for Everton recruitment team
The incoming chief executive’s appointment was confirmed earlier this month and he will begin the role on Merseyside in June.
It has also been suggested by Kinnear that Gary Penrice, who has been contracted to the sports agency Wasserman but has also been working for Leeds, could join the new-look Everton team.
But sources say Moyes is keen to surround himself with people he can trust and has already brought Alan Irvine back into his coaching team.
| Games | 11 |
| Wins | 4 |
| Draws | 5 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Goals (For / Against) | 17 / 13 |
| Win Percentage | 36.4% |
Football Insider also revealed on 10 March that Everton are in advanced talks with Rob Newman, who worked as recruitment chief with Moyes at West Ham.
Everton want to shake up their recruitment team after The Friedkin Group (TFG) bought the club in December 2024.
The Toffees have confirmed Kevin Thelwell will leave the club at the end of this season after three years at Goodison Park.
Everton on course for £10m windfall
Meanwhile, Football Insider revealed on Thursday (20 March) Everton could earn up to £10million from their US pre-season tour this summer.
The Premier League Summer Series will provide a much-needed cash boost with the Toffees keen to make a big impression in their new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium next season.
Moyes' side will face Bournemouth in New Jersey on 26 July before they take on West Ham in Chicago on 30 July and head to Atlanta to play Man United on 3 August.
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