David Moyes confirms Everton squad depth concerns following transfer window
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 2:09 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Everton manager David Moyes expressed disappointment regarding the club's transfer activity after the summer window closed. The club failed to secure late deals for Folarin Balogun, Joshua Zirkzee, and Tammy Abraham, while a move for Kenny Tete also fell through. Moyes confirmed that Folarin Balogun withdrew from a transfer following an issue during his medical examination at Finch Farm. The team did secure a season-long loan for Jack Grealish and signed Ainsley Maitland-Niles for £3 million, but lost Iliman Ndiaye to Manchester City for a reported £65 million. Moyes addressed reports of a late bid for James Garner, labeling them as untrue. The Everton manager stated the current squad is thin, though he maintains confidence that his players can step up for the remainder of the season. Everton prepares to face Manchester United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium this Sunday.
- •Everton signed Jack Grealish on a season-long loan from Manchester City.
- •Iliman Ndiaye transferred to Manchester City for £65 million.
- •Ainsley Maitland-Niles joined Everton from Lyon for a reported £3 million fee.
- •Folarin Balogun's move to Everton collapsed due to medical concerns.
- •Everton hosts Manchester United this Sunday at 14:00 BST.
- 2:09 PMYahoo Sports — Moyes lives with disappointment after deadline day
- 2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Moyes on transfers disappointment, 'small squad' and 'rallying' his team
- 2:03 PMBBC Sport — Moyes lives with disappointment after deadline day
"Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium (kick-off 14:00 BST). Moyes added he "has no concerns" that people will step up and play their part when needed.
"Everton manager David Moyes accepts he has "to live with disappointments" after admitting he wanted to do more business on transfer deadline day.
"Everton manager David Moyes accepts he has "to live with disappointments" after admitting he wanted to do more business on transfer deadline day.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 2:09 PMMoyes lives with disappointment after deadline day
Everton manager David Moyes accepts he has "to live with disappointments" after admitting he wanted to do more business on transfer deadline day.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 2:08 PMMoyes on transfers disappointment, 'small squad' and 'rallying' his team
Everton boss David Moyes has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game against Manchester United at Hill Dickinson Stadium (kick-off 14:00 BST). Moyes added he "has no concerns" that people will step up and play their part when needed.
- BBC SportSep 4, 2026, 2:03 PMMoyes lives with disappointment after deadline day
Everton manager David Moyes accepts he has "to live with disappointments" after admitting he wanted to do more business on transfer deadline day.
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