David Moyes carefully navigating an Everton rebuild this summer with a new era on the horizon

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David Moyes has returned to Everton facing one of the most extensive squad rebuilds in the club’s modern history. Just 15 senior players reported for pre-season in St Andrews, underlining the shortage of depth and the scale of the task ahead.  The summer exodus has been significant, with 11 players leaving and only one signed so far.

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00:00David Moyes has returned to Everton, facing one of the most extensive squad rebuilds in the club's modern history.

00:08Just 15 senior players reported for pre-season in St Andrews,

00:12underlining the shortage of depth and the scale of the task ahead.

00:17While Adrissa Garnaguet and Michael Keane have both signed new contracts,

00:21the squad remains light in several key areas, including wide positions, midfield and full-back.

00:28Only central defence appears adequately staffed with James Tarkovsky, Jared Branthwaite, Keane and new signing Jake O'Brien on the books.

00:38Elsewhere, Everton are relying on inexperienced players such as Yusuf Chimiti and Tim Irobongam,

00:44who have both just made seven Premier League starts between them.

00:49The summer exodus has been significant, with 11 players leaving and only one signed so far.

00:55For Maloney's Jack Harrison and Armando Brogia have returned to their parent clubs,

01:01while several senior figures such as Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Abdullai Dekouré and Ashley Young have departed after their contracts expired.

01:11Behind the scenes, Everton are undergoing structural changes following the arrival of new owners, the Freaking Group.

01:18Moyes now works alongside new leadership, including CEO Angus Kinyar, Technical Director Nick Cox and Transfer Lead Nick Hammond.

01:27Further recruitment changes are ongoing, with City football group's James Smith set to become Director of Scouting and recruitment in September.

01:36The business might go late into the window, and if Everton has a good start, then that might just give them an extra little push,

01:50a little boost in terms of attracting players later on in the window.

01:53While Moyes prefers gradual evolution, this summer demands rapid transformation.

02:01Financial constraints mean the loan market and free agents will remain vital.

02:05The club hopes new leadership and careful recruitment can stabilise Everton

02:09and build on the progress Moyes began during his return.

02:13I hope so.

02:15I hope you like this.

02:15I hope you enjoy this.

02:17I hope you enjoy it.

02:20I hope you enjoy it.

02:21I hope you enjoy it.

02:22Good night.

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