Anjishnu Roy 09/05/2025 9comments  |  Jump to last

David Moyes has brushed aside any speculation surrounding a potential return for Richarlison to Everton in the pre-match press conference ahead of the Blues’ trip to Fulham.

The Brazilian forward, who spent four years at Goodison Park before signing with Tottenham Hotspur, has emerged as one of the biggest names for Everton, leading into the transfer window. When asked about a potential return for the 27-year-old, Moyes played down the rumours and simply said, "There is zero truth in that in my side"

Asked about Abdoulaye Doucoure’s desire to stay at the club beyond this season, Moyes said, "We are making lots of decisions behind the scenes. It is good to have so many [players] that want to stay." 

He also added that Doucoure “is no spring chicken” and that has to be taken into account while making a decision. In a recent podcast with Ben Foster, the 32-year-old midfielder explained his desire to stay at the club but was unwilling to do so at the cost of a salary cut.

Doucoure is also set to be available for this clash after missing the match against Ipswich Town due to a “personal issue”.

David Moyes also spoke positively about Beto’s prominence this season. Following injuries to starters Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Armando Broja, the responsibility of leading the attack under Moyes fell on Beto’s shoulders.

"He has become a much more important player as the season has gone on. He is really trying to make a mark and let's be honest, he probably has,” added the Everton boss.

 

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Peter Hodgson
1 Posted 09/05/2025 at 19:14:27
Beto might not be the most skillful C/F around but what can't be said about him is that he doesn't give 100% or he doesn't score when he gets the opportunity.

The less said about the injury prone no-scoring DCL the better.

I know who I would choose as the one to score and play the most in a season. No contest, Beto, particularly as we now have a Manager who sees his potential in that regards whilst probably recognising his limitations at the same time. It has got to be worth a try at least.

He may also save us a pretty penny in our transfer dealings by not having to dip into our transfer kitty buying Delap or similar.

Brendan McLaughlin
2 Posted 09/05/2025 at 19:25:04
Peter #1

I'm not particularly a Beto critic but he missed three 1v1's in one game pretty recently... Brentford?

Paul Ferry
3 Posted 09/05/2025 at 19:46:24
Peter Hodgson 1: ' ... but what can't be said about him is that he doesn't give 100% or he doesn't score when he gets the opportunity'.

What! He pitifully fluffed six one-on-ones over the last six weeks! What was that I heard? Put the ball in front of him to run onto and he will score. On top of this, he has missed other opportunities in front of goal.

A somewhat sunny but not that well informed or remembered or highly selective post Peter.

I'm also getting a little sick and tired about this 100% effort stuff.That is not enough. Effort is effort and it does not always translate into something good.

Brian Williams
4 Posted 09/05/2025 at 20:03:21
If Beto's the answer I really, really, really don't want to hear the question.
Paul Ferry
5 Posted 09/05/2025 at 20:18:01
Which of Everton's existing forward options is not very good?
Dave Williams
6 Posted 10/05/2025 at 09:51:40
Beto is another Stracqualursi — lots of effort but not much finesse — and for me, we need better than him and Doucoure. If we can get a decent fee, I'd sell him — there must be better options in the championship or overseas.

Doucoure appears to either have an inflated sense of his own abilities or is playing his hand in a manner which he thinks can bulldoze Moyes into keeping him. Again, there is better out there with young Armstrong sounding like he will be in the matchday squad at least.

We cannot pay players like Doucoure that sort of money — that's what got us into trouble in the first place!

James Marshall
7 Posted 10/05/2025 at 09:55:55
Beto tries hard, but it isn't enough. We need to buy a proper forward who can score goals regularly in the coming seasons or we're goosed.

We've spent far too much time and money on shit strikers, and players who can't score but work hard. I don't want 'work hard' players, I want 'score goals' players.

Naturally a lot of the players want to stay, and they want to play in the new stadium. Who can blame them?

Jeff Armstrong
8 Posted 10/05/2025 at 10:06:21
I’d take Richarlison on loan and see how it goes.
Paul Ferry
9 Posted 10/05/2025 at 10:28:17
Agree JA

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