Everton sign £20m Sunderland ace and ex-£72m Arsenal star as AI predicts monster summer transfer window
Everton manager David Moyes is expected to try and mould the Toffees team in his image with plenty of summer signings
Returning Everton boss David Moyes is preparing for his first full summer transfer window with the Toffees since 2012/13.
On that occasion, he acquired big names such as a young John Stones, Kevin Mirallas, Steven Naismith and a returning fan favourite in Steven Pienaar after a less memorable spell with Tottenham Hotspur. It saw Everton move up one place from seventh to sixth in the league table and ensured that Moyes would leave the Blues behind in a strong position after 11 years in charge.
Moyes inherited Everton in much different state when he returned in January 2025, nearly 12 years on from his last stint in charge, but after a strong end to this campaign will be confident he can get the club firing on all cylinders as he looks to harness the optimism of new ownership and the newly named Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
The Scottish coach is the most experienced name in the business when it comes to navigating a transfer window in the Premier League. But what can we expect from the Blues on the transfer front this summer? We asked AI to give us its prediction - and this was its intriguing response.
Everton sign Newcastle United stalwart and Sunderland prodigy
Everton are expected to be in the market for numbers in midfield after Abdoulaye Doucoure confirmed his intention to leave the club on a free transfer. The Blues are expected to turn their attention towards £20m rated Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff, who is approaching the final year of his contract at St James’ Park.
Longstaff has enjoyed a great career in Black and White which has seen him make 214 appearances, win a Carabao Cup and play in the Champions League. But he’s found game time harder to come by this season, with no starts in the league since December. The Toffees are also credited with strong interest in Sunderland wonderkid Chris Rigg. The 17-year-old has played 44 times at Championship level for the Black Cats and has formed part of the team which has reached the play-off final.
Everton make bold move to land forgotten £72m Arsenal man
AI believes Everton will use the free agent market to their advantage to bring former £72m Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe back to English football. The 48-time Ivory Coast international is currently playing for Villarreal in La Liga and has a record of three goals and six assists this term.
Elsewhere, Everton have also been predicted to complete a loan deal with an obligation to buy to re-sign Richarilson. The Brazil international has struggled for game time in North London and shared a post on Instagram expressing his love for Goodison Park to only add fuel to speculation.
Leeds United’s Wilfried Gnonto has also been described as a strong target for the summer along with Ipswich Town ace Liam Delap. However, it appears the latter is edging closer to a Manchester United switch, if reports from the Athletic are to be believed.