Everton begin Moyes rebuild under Friedkin Group ownership

Everton have opened the 2025-26 season with a clear rebuild under manager David Moyes and new owners The Friedkin Group, combining high-profile loan signings and youth investments while moving quickly to secure key players’ futures. The Toffees began the campaign with a 1-0 defeat at Leeds United but followed with a 2-0 home win over Brighton and a 3-2 victory at Wolves, leaving supporters encouraged as the club looks to stabilize in the top half of the Premier League.

Moyes’ squad overhaul this summer included the departures of several senior figures, creating space for a flurry of arrivals. Jack Grealish joined on loan from Manchester City and has provided an immediate creative spark, registering four assists in Everton’s opening matches. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Tyler Dibling were also recruited to add versatility and dynamism, while Thierno Barry was signed to bolster the forward line. The club spent a reported net fee close to a record summer outlay and has emphasised blending established stars with younger prospects as part of a long-term strategy.

Senegalese winger Iliman Ndiaye has quietly emerged as a central figure in Everton’s attacking rhythm. Ndiaye, who moved from...