Everton out to break 33-year record amid plans for a cross-city move for Liverpool talent Ben Doak | OneFootball

Everton are eyeing a shocking move for Liverpool teenager Ben Doak, The Guardian reports.

David Moyes is reportedly a huge fan of the dazzling 19-year-old who had a decent loan spell at Middlesbrough, and the Scotsman sees him as an ideal addition to his Everton side.

The Toffees have reportedly discussed a potential bid for Doak, who featured 24 times in the Championship and notched three goals and seven assists for Middlesbrough.

Unfortunately, a hamstring injury prematurely ended his loan spell in January.

Doak has struggled to break into Liverpool’s star-studded senior team. He has made just ten appearances since joining the club from Celtic in 2022 but is still highly rated at Anfield.

Liverpool aren’t actively looking to sell but wouldn’t be against a summer exit. However, they’re holding out for a fee between £25-30 million for the Scottish youth international.

That price could throw a wrench in Everton’s plans.

Keen to stay on the right side of the Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), the Toffees are taking a more cautious approach to spending under their new leaders.

Liverpool have already turned down £15m and £16m bids in January from Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town, respectively. Everton are the latest Premier League side to sound out an interest in Doak.

It’s rare to see a transfer that crosses the fierce city divide. If the Toffees manage to pull it off, Doak will become the first Liverpool player to join Everton since Gary Ablett in 1992.

Moyes wants to make Doak his first summer addition as Everton prepare for a huge summer rebuild.

The Scotsman’s return to Merseyside has been a huge success, with Everton set to finish 13th in the Premier League table after flirting with relegation earlier in the season.

Everton are gearing up for a massive shake-up with Abdoulaye Doucoure, Ashley Young, Asmir Begovic and Joao Virginia among those who will leave when their contracts expire.

Five players who spent the campaign on loan will also leave the club, while decisions need to be made on Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Michael Keane and Idrissa Gueye, whose contracts are up at the end of June.