Latest Update On The Future Of Everton Manager: Has Friedkin Group Finally Found Their Long-Term Answer? | OneFootball

Former West Ham scout Mick Brown has told Football Insider that Everton intend to hand David Moyes a new contract. Brown, who worked with Moyes in London, suggests Everton are determined not to repeat West Ham’s mistake of ditching a manager who consistently delivered results. He noted that West Ham grew impatient with Moyes’ tactics even while he won the Conference League and secured regular European football. Now, West Ham are sliding toward relegation, a mess Brown believes they created themselves.

What did Mick Brown say?

Everton currently find themselves in the stable position West Ham once enjoyed. Brown claims the Goodison hierarchy values what Moyes brings both on and off the pitch. Extending his deal is seen as a simple decision given the club’s massive improvement since he took over from Sean Dyche in January 2025.

“Everton won’t make the same mistakes as West Ham,” Brown told Football Insider.

“They got sucked into the idea that they should be playing more attractive football and that the way Moyes had them playing was not good enough.

“This is while they were qualifying for European competitions, they won the Conference League and were regularly competing in the top half of the Premier League.

“Look at what’s happened to West Ham since, they’re at serious risk of relegation.

“Everton on the other hand, are where West Ham used to be, and that’s no coincidence, it’s down to the work Moyesey has done there.

“Everton know how good of a manager they’ve got and they know how valuable he is to them on the pitch and behind the scenes as well.

“Handing him a new contract to extend his stay is a no-brainer, really, because they want to continue the progress they have made under him.”

Has the Friedkin Group Finally Found Their Long-Term Answer?

When Moyes returned to Everton, the club were just one point above the relegation zone. The turnaround since then has been incredible. Everton are now eighth, just three points off a Champions League spot, a scenario that sounded impossible just over a year ago.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – MARCH 21: David Moyes, Manager of Everton, celebrates after the team’s victory in the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Hill Dickinson Stadium on March 21, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

The 62-year-old Scot holds a level of authority at the club that no outsider could quickly match. Signings like Jack Grealish and Kieran Dewsbury-Hall have fit his system perfectly, proving his knack for picking experienced players who hit the ground running. Everton have also moved away from the director of football model. Moyes now works directly with the Football Leadership Team on transfers, which is a setup he prefers after his frustrations in East London.

The Friedkin Group initially saw Moyes as a safe pair of hands, but their stance changed as the team developed a clear identity. Moyes remains calm about his future, recently telling reporters he isn’t worried about his situation. Formal talks will likely happen once the season ends.

Can Everton Keep This Up Without Heavy Summer Backing?

The real test is whether the owners will truly back Moyes or just settle for stability. Moyes is a master at motivating players and building a solid defence, but his career-long habit of playing it safe against the Big Six remains a concern if Everton want to stay in Europe.

The squad still needs a proper defensive anchor, better full-backs, and a clinical striker. While a contract extension seems certain, the level of summer investment will define whether Everton actually challenge the top six or simply settle for a respectable Europa League finish.