Everton in advanced talks to seal new move for 61 y/o chief who Moyes knows

Amid reports that Angus Kinnear is on his way to Merseyside, The Friedkin Group have reportedly advanced in talks to seal yet another deal away from the action at Everton.

Friedkin advance talks for another Everton deal

Sparking rumours that he’s on his way to Merseyside this summer, Leeds United released an official statement about Kinnear’s departure from the club, in which chairman Paraag Marathe said: “I want to thank Angus for his commitment and service for so many years, and for being a fantastic steward and leader of the club. As we move forward, I am confident that the incredible talent across our team will sustain our success.”

Matched with fresh Everton ambition, Kinnear will be tasked with building a side capable of moving beyond simply just securing Premier League safety, as the Toffees aim to step into the top half again at long last.

In pursuit of achieving just that, it looks as though Kinnear won’t be the only one to arrive in an off-pitch restructure under Friedkin this summer. The Toffees have turned their attention towards recruitment and are closing in on their replacement for Kevin Thelwell.

According to Football Insider, The Friedkin Group and Everton are now in advanced talks with Rob Newman in a deal that would see the former Manchester City chief become their new head of recruitment.

Out of a job since leaving his position as director of football and scout at West Ham United last summer, Newman looks set to receive a fresh opportunity to step back into the Premier League, where he helped turn the Hammers into Europa Conference League winners under David Moyes.

Reuniting with his former colleague in Moyes, the 61-year-old could play a part in taking Everton to the levels he took those at the London Stadium, starting with this summer.

Newman could reunite with Moyes at Everton

The fact that they’ve worked together in the past means that the move makes perfect sense from Friedkin, who could re-establish Newman and Moyes’ partnership in Merseyside. Having been a scout at Manchester City from 2008 to 2021, to say that the experienced club chief has an eye for talent would be an understatement.

When given money to spend at West Ham, Newman welcomed the likes of Lucas Paqueta, Mohammed Kudus and James Ward-Prowse – three players who have made impacts at different times during their spells at the London Stadium. And if Newman’s job looked a simple one, then the struggles that the Hammers have since endured under Tim Steidten suggest that the 61-year-old is certainly good at what he does.

Now, one year on from leaving West Ham, a fresh project at Everton could see the recruitment expert oversee his best rebuild yet. Friedkin will be desperate to get things right and the arrival of both Newman and Kinnear could form the foundation towards finally taking Everton back where they belong.

As the current campaign comes to an end and their survival under Moyes becomes confirmed, all eyes will be set on the summer transfer window.