Everton are restructuring their recruitment model this summer under the new ownership of the Friedkin Group, with the appointment of Nick Hammond set to strengthen football operations. This fresh structure comes at a time of significant transition, as Everton prepare for life at the new Hill Dickinson Stadium.
00:00Everton are restructuring their recruitment model this summer under the new ownership of the freaking group
00:08with the appointment of Nick Hammond set to strengthen football operations.
00:14Hammond, a season transfer specialist, has held senior roles at Celtic, Reading, Newcastle and most recently Leeds United
00:21where he worked alongside incoming chief executive Angus Kinia.
00:25The pair will now work closely with manager David Moyes replacing former director of football Kevin Thelwell who recently left for Rangers.
00:35This fresh structure comes at the time of a significant transition as Everton prepare for new life at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
00:44Ten first team players have already departed while contract talks continue with senior figures including Seamus Coleman, Idrissa Gay, Michael Keane and Dominic Calvitt-Lewin.
00:54Both Coleman and Gay have been offered new deals as Moyes looks to keep experience at the heart of his evolving squad.
01:04Gay has arguably been Everton's most consistent performer.
01:08At 35, the Senegalese midfielder led Europe's top five leagues in tackles this season
01:14and was named the club's player of the year by both teammates and fans.
01:18He's agreed to a new one-year contract with an option of a further 12 months.
01:24Despite advancing years, Gahie's game awareness, composure and stamina remain vital in Moyes' system.
01:33With a revamped leadership team and an active summer window ahead, Everton now face the challenge of refreshing their squad within financial limits.
01:43Kinnia and Hammond are expected to focus on smart trading, balancing youth recruitment with the retention of key veterans.
01:53Ultimately, Moyes remains at the centre of Everton's rebuild.
01:57His close involvement in transfers coupled with a data-led approach under Kinnia and Hammond points to a more disciplined but ambitious era.
02:05As Everton prepare for their new stadium era, there's hope that this stability off the pitch can drive success on it.
