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Everton news: Pearce makes Europe claim, Moyes contract latest and January transfer plans

Stuart Pearce’s eye-catching verdict on Everton, fresh developments over David Moyes’ future and the club’s January transfer plans have provided plenty of talking points on Monday. Saturday’s 2-0 defeat by Chelsea remains part of the discussion, particularly over Moyes’ use…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 6:00 PM
Everton news: Pearce makes Europe claim, Moyes contract latest and January transfer plans
Key Things to Know
  • Stuart Pearce believes Everton are only a striker away from qualifying for European football.
  • Everton reportedly plan to target a striker in the January transfer window, monitoring Esteban Lepaul and Dion Beljo.
  • Contract extension talks with manager David Moyes have reportedly hit a lull due to ownership uncertainty.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Stuart Pearce claimed Everton are only one striker away from having a team capable of qualifying for European football. The club reportedly prioritizes signing a center-forward in the January transfer window, monitoring Esteban Lepaul and Dion Beljo. Meanwhile, contract extension talks with manager David Moyes have reportedly slowed down amid uncertainty over The Friedkin Group's ownership.

Everton are also managing fallout from a 2-0 defeat to Chelsea, which prompted questions regarding squad depth and Moyes' late substitutions. Ahead of their upcoming match against Arsenal, Moyes praised Merlin Rohl's versatility after shifting him to right-back to replace Ainsley Maitland-Niles during the Chelsea match.

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